Deputy Headteacher

Could you help every child and adult at Holly Hill to flourish?

Holly Hill Church School is looking for an excellent teacher and inspiring leader to join us as our new Deputy Headteacher.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the next stage of our school’s journey, with a particular focus on teaching and learning, professional development and coaching, alongside wider whole-school leadership and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead responsibilities.

We are a warm, welcoming joint Methodist and Church of England school with high ambitions for our children and our community. Our Christian vision, “Life in All its Fullness” (John 10:10), is at the heart of school life and reflects our commitment to helping every child flourish educationally, socially and spiritually.

The role

Working closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team, you will:

• lead and develop high-quality teaching and learning through our Holly Hill Pedagogy;
• support teachers, teaching assistants and leaders to grow through coaching, modelling, feedback and professional development;
• strengthen curriculum, assessment and subject leadership, including our continued focus on phonics and early reading;
• use evidence and pupil outcomes to help identify priorities and evaluate the impact of our work;
• work closely with our SENDCo/Inclusion Lead to ensure high expectations and inclusive practice for every child;
• champion our trauma-informed and relational approach, helping children to feel safe, valued and ready to learn;
• contribute to safeguarding as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead;
• help lead and develop the distinctive Christian character of Holly Hill; and support the day-to-day leadership of the school and deputise for the Headteacher when required.

We are looking for someone who

Above all, we are looking for someone who shares our ambition for Holly Hill and believes that every child can flourish.

You will be:

• an excellent and reflective primary practitioner with successful leadership experience;
• knowledgeable about EYFS and KS1 and the importance of strong foundations in communication, language, phonics and reading;
• an encouraging and supportive leader who can inspire, coach and appropriately challenge others;
• ambitious for all children, including those with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and children who may experience barriers to learning;
• able to build positive relationships with children, colleagues, families, governors and our wider community;
• committed to safeguarding, inclusion and high professional standards;
• and willing to actively support and develop Holly Hill’s Christian vision and distinctive Methodist and Church of England character.

Working in our Church school

Our Christian foundation is an important part of who we are. Applicants do not need to belong to a particular Christian denomination, but our Deputy Headteacher will need to actively support our Christian vision and Methodist-Anglican character and contribute positively to collective worship and spiritual development.

We warmly welcome children, families and staff of all faiths and worldviews, including those with no religious faith.

Come and meet us

We know that choosing the right school is important. Prospective applicants are warmly encouraged to visit Holly Hill, meet us and get a feel for our children, staff and school community.

For an informal conversation or to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs J Ingleby on .

Safeguarding

Holly Hill Church School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to the school’s safer recruitment procedures and all required pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information, references, identity, right to work, qualifications and other relevant statutory checks. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search of shortlisted candidates may also be undertaken.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, subject to the Exceptions Order and current filtering rules.

Holly Hill is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

Holly Hill Church School “Life in All its Fullness” – John 10:10