We are seeking an exceptional, Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team and drive excellence in teaching and learning across our Infant and Junior school.

As our Deputy Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the school’s strategic direction. The role has a strong focus on driving school improvement, raising standards, leading assessment, and overseeing curriculum development to secure exceptional teaching and learning. There is no class teaching commitment attached to this position. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven senior leader who is passionate about curriculum innovation, high-quality pedagogy and raising standards for every child. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a consistently strong classroom practitioner, with high expectations and a belief that all children can achieve

• Has experience in whole school leadership and improvement

• Has a strong track record of improving teaching and learning

• Demonstrates measurable impact on pupil outcomes

• Leads with clarity, integrity and high expectations

• Inspires, coaches and challenges staff to be their very best

• Is deeply committed to inclusion, safeguarding and equity

• Is ready to deputise for the Headteacher and contribute at whole-school strategic level

In return, we offer:

• Enthusiastic, curious and well-behaved pupils

• A dedicated and hardworking staff team

• A culture that prioritises professional development and wellbeing

• The opportunity to shape the future direction of the school

If you are ready for the next step in your leadership journey and share our belief that every child deserves an exceptional education, we would love to hear from you.

We are an inclusive and supportive community with a dedicated leadership team who are committed to continuous improvement. We work together with our partner schools in the Learning for Life Education Trust, a locally based multi-academy trust.  

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. To make an appointment to visit and discuss the opportunities we can offer, please call the school office on 01933 680433 or email the Headteacher, Joanne Lloyd-Williams at head@finedonmulso.northants-ecl.gov.uk 

The closing date for applications is midnight 15th March 2026.

Interviews will be held w/c 23rd March 2026.

Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and must have suitable references. This process assists us in maintaining a safe environment for pupils and staff.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.