Deputy Headteacher at Dunbury CE Academy

Dorset Council

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Dunbury CE Academy is seeking to recruit a passionate, committed, and aspirational Deputy Headteacher to join their senior leadership team. This is a full-time, permanent position that combines teaching responsibilities with dedicated time out of class for leadership. Dunbury is a small, caring, rural school, rooted in the values of trust, friendship, respect, and courage, as recognized in its ‘Good’ OfSTED (2023) and outstanding SIAMs (2025) reports. The school has happy and enthusiastic children, parents, and staff who are supportive of each other. The school’s vision, “Strength in difference – together we are one, together we fly high,” is deeply valued by all. This role presents an excellent opportunity for an outstanding practitioner ready to influence whole-school improvement and help shape the school's next stage, grounded in Christian values and a commitment to excellence for all.

Requirements

• Committed to high standards and relentless in securing strong outcomes for all pupils.
• Demonstrates consistently high-quality class teaching and classroom practice.
• Passionate about using research-driven approaches.
• Proactive, organised, and solution-focused.
• Shows warmth, integrity, and approachability, living out the Christian vision in daily practice.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication with staff, pupils, and parents.
• Open-minded, flexible, and reflective, with the ability to lead change positively.
• Works collaboratively to develop teaching, learning, and staff practice.
• Ready to lead significant whole-school responsibilities and contribute to a strong safeguarding culture.

Responsibilities

• Influence whole-school improvement.
• Shape the next stage of the school's journey.
• Demonstrate consistently high-quality class teaching and classroom practice.
• Use research-driven approaches to ensure consistency for all children.
• Lead significant whole-school responsibilities.
• Contribute to a strong safeguarding culture.
• Develop teaching, learning, and staff practice through collaboration.

Benefits

• Clear, values-driven systems centered on enabling every child to flourish.
• Supportive and experienced leadership team with a strong commitment to professional development.
• Dedicated leadership time to enable meaningful impact beyond the classroom.
• Opportunities for leadership development within the Academy Trust.
• Engaged, enthusiastic pupils and a welcoming school community.
• A culture of trust, collaboration, and well-being.
• Extensive range of wellness services.
• Professional learning opportunities to support growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed