Deputy Headteacher

Job Introduction

Are you ready to make a real impact?

We are looking for an exceptional Deputy Head Teacher to play a key role in shaping the future of Overton CE Primary School at a very exciting and pivotal stage in our journey.

Overton is an ambitious, thriving and outward-facing school, driven by our mantra of ‘Excellence for All. This belief underpins every decision we make and every interaction we have - for our children, our staff and our wider community. We refuse to place limits on what is possible and are uncompromising in our pursuit of excellence, opportunity and care for all.

This is an exceptionally exciting time to join Overton. We have just appointed a new experienced Head Teacher who will also start in September 2026. 

This role is a fantastic opportunity to work in partnership with the new head to  influence our culture, ethos, and child experience- ensuring every child thrives in a positive, inclusive, and high-achieving environment. We need a leader who truly understands our school - someone who can inspire, motivate, and drive lasting change.

If you have the vision, passion, and leadership to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

As the new Deputy Headteacher you will:

• Have an effective leadership style that develops a positive culture amongst staff and children
• Possess a dedication to providing children with the best education possible based on research evidence and have the vision, passion and proven track record in school improvement to ensure significant improvements in performance across the school
• Be someone with the ability to motivate and inspire children, staff and parents with a strong sense of teamwork and can lead by example, influencing decision-making and shaping policies
• Be aspirational, with an uncompromising commitment to improving educational outcomes for all children

 Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Behaviour and pastoral role
• Curriculum
• Lead on Pupil Premium 
• Safeguarding as Deputy DSL
• Staff Development and CPD

Whether you are seeking your first Deputy Headteacher post or an experienced school leader looking for the next challenge in your career, if you are committed to championing excellence for all and looking for an opportunity to support with leading an exceptional school, we want to hear from you.

To find out more about our school, please visit www.overtonprimary.co.uk

If you have any questions or queries about the role, please do not hesitate to get in touch by contacting us on 01256 770249 or email adminoffice@overton.hants.sch.uk

 Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.