Geddington CofE Primary School is a one-form entry school set in a beautiful historic village, and we offer a popular, caring  and enriching environment for children from Geddington and surrounding areas.

The Headteacher and governors would like to appoint an outstanding Deputy Headteacher who has a proven track record of sustained improvement within the Primary sector and a desire to deliver the best educational practices available to the pupils who attend our school. You will need to have experience of a successful leadership role and be able to demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for the concepts of our embedded vision and Christian values.

The Deputy Headteacher will take a key role in the leadership and management of the school. We are seeking a candidate who:

• Is approachable and professional, with highly effective communication and interpersonal skills;

• Is an excellent class teacher who models consistently strong teaching;  

• Champions a vigilant safeguarding culture; ensuring the highest standards of child protection; 

• Promotes and secures consistently high standards of teaching and learning, with a strong understanding of curriculum design, implementation and impact;

• Demonstrates a clear commitment to their leadership responsibilities while motivating, supporting and developing others;

• Has exceptionally high expectations of all pupils and staff, inspiring, challenging and encouraging others to achieve their best;

• Contributes meaningfully to the school’s professional development programme, including coaching, mentoring and modelling effective practice;

• Actively promotes the school’s ethos, ensuring that high achievement and positive relationships are expected of all members of the school community;

• Promotes the school’s Christian values and vision;

• Confidently deputises for the Headteacher, providing strong leadership in whole-school operational management while contributing strategically to the school’s vision, direction and continued improvement.

Please review the job description and personal specification for more information.

We invite you to visit our school to see the pupils and staff at work. If you would like an informal conversation prior to applying, and a tour before or after application, please contact Mrs Tanya Peacock on 01536 742201 or email Mrs Sim-Jones at bursar@geddington.northants-ecl.gov.uk

Interviews and assessments will take place on 4th February 2026.

We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application by midday on 27th January.