Deputy Headteacher - Lead School Improvement & Coaching

Deputy Headteacher
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: L4-8 (£55,747-£61,534)
Required for: September 2026

St Michael's CE(A) First School sits at the heart of the village of Penkridge benefiting from a close relationship with the church and wider community. We have happy, polite and motivated pupils who make coming to school each day a pleasure. Our staff team are hardworking, dedicated and, most importantly, they care deeply about the education and support that they provide our pupils. If you think you would like to be part of our ever-improving school, please book an appointment to look around.

Our new Deputy Headteacher will:

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner who makes the best use of research-based strategies and technology to enhance learning experiences for pupils
• Have experience of supporting colleagues to successfully improve their own practice through coaching and modelling
• Contribute to the day to day running of the school to support the Headteacher and other leaders with the management of safeguarding, personal wellbeing and behaviour
• Have made a measurable difference to standards in a core curriculum area - ideally English/Writing
• Be ambitious, demonstrating commitment to their own leadership journey
• Actively promote the Christian vision and values which are the foundation of everything we do
• Be committed to go the extra mile to support colleagues, pupils, their families, and the wider community

In return we can offer:

• The opportunity to develop in a senior leadership post, including opportunities to engage with recognised professional development opportunities
• A school community with a thirst for improvement and a commitment to best practice
• The opportunity to help shape the strategic direction of the school, working alongside other school leaders and Governors to evaluate the school's provision and plan for continued improvement
• A workplace where leaders value work-life balance and strive to reduce workload where possible
• The opportunity to deputise for the Headteacher, taking responsibility for the day-to-day decision making for a day per week

Visits to the school are strongly recommended and can be arranged by contact Theresa Connolly on or via email at

The proposed recruitment process will include a visit to applicants' current school as well as a formal interview at St Michael's.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15th April 2026 at 12 noon
Visits to shortlisted applicants' schools to take place in WC 20th April
Interviews at St Michael's to be scheduled in WC 27th April 2026.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment". This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting:

You can find our safeguarding policy on our website.

Asylum and Immigration
To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: