Bishopston Primary School: Deputy headteacher

The Headteacher and Governing Body of Bishopston Primary School wish to appoint a permanent Deputy Headteacher to start as soon as possible.

Do you have what it takes to support the Head to bring our shared vision to life?

OVERVIEW
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled Deputy Head Teacher to join our progressive and happy school. The right candidate for this deputy headship will have at least 5 years' experience teaching and leading a subject, key stage or year group, a proven track record who can plan strategically, the ability to motivate and inspire a varied team of teachers and support staff in new strategies to improve teaching and learning over the whole school.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A welcoming environment where the children enjoy learning, are positive, cheerful and inclusive
• Professional, hardworking and motivated team of teachers and support staff committed to developing and raising standards
• Positive relationships with parents and the wider community

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Support the Head in delivery of the school vision, for all learners
• Lead the school in the absence of the Headteacher for assemblies and management decisions.
• Drive school improvement through thorough self-evaluation processes, particularly in the curriculum
• Take ownership of evidencing our improvement of outcomes for all learners
• Provide useful reports for Governors
• Have responsibility for report writing, a willingness to engage in GDPR and regulatory compliance agendas
• Manage and motivate the support team, including TAs, lunchtime staff and all support staff
• Work closely with Phase Leaders and Subject Co-ordinators to enrich and improve curriculum planning across all subjects and year groups

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL

• Be a genuinely kind and caring person who exemplifies our school motto
• Have a genuine interest in education and a drive to bring continuous improvement
• Hold as a minimum, a B.ED or B.A & PGCE or equivalent & have at least 5 years' experience in teaching and leadership
• Have a full understanding of processes involving children in care, child protection and safeguarding and be committed to working in partnership
• Have excellent understanding of ALN - the school includes an STF. The DHT will be expected to be part of the ALN team
• Have experience working with multi-agencies in relation to ALN
• Have a clear understanding of Safeguarding within schools
• Have an innovative and creative approach
• Be committed to high standards of teaching and learning and the professional development of staff
• Have high expectations that motivate, support and challenge teachers and students alike.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be highly IT literate
• Have confident understanding and communicating data in relation to pupils' progress
• Have knowledge of school MIS, e.g. Bromcom

Bishopston Primary School - Deputy headteacher - Job Description ( PDF, 323 KB )

Bishopston Primary School - Deputy headteacher - Person Specification ( PDF, 312 KB )

Application form - headteacher/deputy headteacher ( Word doc, 171 KB )

Closing Date: 02/07/2026 at 12pm
Shortlisting: 03/07/2026
Interviews: 10/07/2026
Grade: Leadership Scale (5-9)

Start date: 02/11/2026 - or as near as possible

Please submit a letter of application and a completed application form to the Headteacher, Mr John Owen: [email protected]

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding

Last modified on 11 June 2026

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