Deputy Headteacher

Compensation & Working Hours

Salary: L3-L5 (£54,391 - £57,133 per annum)

Hours of work: Full-time

Contract type: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact St Michael's Church of England Primary School for further information.

A bit about us

We are an open and inclusive primary school, educating children between the ages of 5 and 11 years. Located in the garrison town of Larkhill, Wiltshire, our school aims to spark interest, ignite a passion for learning and fire up ambition to inspire every child to recognise and exceed expectations. Our staff provide a challenging, yet nurturing, environment based on our Christian values and we are committed to learning outside the classroom, as much as inside; with regular trips planned and visitors invited in to help make the learning relevant and linked to both our local community and the wider world. In May 2022 we joined Acorn Education Trust, which has provided exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.

All about the role

St Michael's Church of England Primary School and Acorn Education Trust are looking to appoint an inspirational and driven Deputy Headteacher to join its team of senior leaders, and provide support in leading this inclusive and nurturing school, with effect from September 2026.

We are looking for someone with

• The drive, vision and ambition to achieve excellence for all our pupils;
• An excellent understanding of teaching and learning;
• Previous leadership experience in a primary setting;
• The ability to challenge, inspire and motivate colleagues;
• Willingness to lead on aspects of whole school development (in line with skill set and experience);
• An understanding of the current educational climate;
• A desire to work within the Multi Academy Trust structure.

Find out more and apply

We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit our school and experience our friendly school community first hand.
Please contact our school admin office, to make an appointment or for an informal conversation about the role on: 68

For information about this role and to apply, please visit our Acorn Careers Page at:

Closing date (and time)

Thursday 30th April 2026 at 12pm

Interview date

w/c Monday 4th May 2026

Commencement date

September 2026

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, as part of the Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not 'protected' under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

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