Durweston CE Primary are seeking to recruit a passionate, committed and aspirational Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team.  This is a full time, permanent position. 

This role combines teaching responsibility with dedicated time out of class for leadership.

This is an excellent opportunity to support our school which already has high expectations, strong behaviour, and a clear focus on high-quality teaching and learning. Our approach is rooted in mastery lesson design, ensuring all pupils secure strong foundations and make sustained progress over time.

As a small village school, we believe we get to know all of our children as individuals and strive to bring out the best in each of them.  We have high expectations of work and behaviour but, as well as working hard, we make sure our children have fun too. Our vision is to 'Feed the mind, nurture the spirit and free the imagination.'  By offering the richest curriculum that we can, and inspiring a commitment to  our values of courage, compassion and joy, we hope to ensure that our children  are well prepared for whatever happens in their lives when they leave us.

Our 2026 OFSTED report recognised that we are strong in all areas   The inspector was hugely impressed by the outstanding behaviour and attitude of our children,  and the warm, nurturing relationships that exist between all members of the school community. 

We are looking for someone who:

•          is committed to high standards and relentless in securing strong outcomes for all pupils across the school;
•          demonstrates consistently high‑quality class teaching and classroom practice;
•          is passionate about using research driven approaches to ensure we give all our children consistency;
•          is proactive, organised and solution‑focused;
•          shows warmth, integrity and approachability, living out our Christian vision in daily practice;
•          has strong interpersonal skills and is an excellent communicator with staff, pupils and parents;
•          is open‑minded, flexible and reflective, with the ability to lead change positively;
•          works collaboratively to develop teaching, learning and staff practice;
•          is ready to lead significant whole‑school responsibilities and contribute to a strong safeguarding culture.

What we offer:

•          clear, values‑driven systems centred on enabling every child to flourish;
•          a 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 our Academy Trust;
•          engaged, enthusiastic pupils and a welcoming school community;
•          a culture of trust, collaboration and well‑being.

This role is internal only and will be in addition to a class teacher role.  

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness 

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.  If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.