Deputy Headteacher with Teaching Responsibility

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To commence 1st September 2025

Would you like to contribute to the strategic vision of a growing school? At Oak Grange, we have the exciting opportunity to shape a school where children are encouraged to be curious and where an ethos of respect and kindness is built by both adults and children. About Oak Grange

Oak Grange Nursery and Primary School is a brand-new school in the Boulton Moor/Chellaston area of Derby City, situated between Field Lane and Snelsmoor Lane. The school serves the existing Fellowlands estate in Chellaston and the new Snelsmoor Lane development.

We opened in September 2023 with Nursery and Reception classes. From September 2025, we will have classes in:

Year 2Year 1ReceptionNursery The Role: Deputy Headteacher

We are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher with extensive Key Stage 2 teaching experience.

In the first year (2025-2026), you will teach our small Year 2 class.In September 2026, you will move with this cohort into Year 3. Who We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will:

Be an inspirational leader who can

Be child-centred, putting children's best interests at the heart of their teaching.

Be an exceptional classroom practitioner who can engage, motivate, and inspire children through a creative curriculum.

Have a passion for providing opportunities that enable all children to flourish and grow.

Have high aspirations for themselves and others, demonstrating resilience and ambition.

Be committed to personal and professional development.

Show strong leadership qualities and enthusiasm.

Embrace challenges and relish the opportunity to grow in a developing school.

Embody core learning attitudes such as resilience, responsibility, resourcefulness, reflectiveness, and reciprocity-and be willing t embed these in teaching.What We Offer

At Oak Grange, we are committed to making our school a fantastic place to work. We offer:

The opportunity to be part of the first-ever Oak Grange staff team, where you will be valued and fully supported.

A committed, experienced, and professional leadership team to guide and support you.

A brand-new school building, purposefully designed to reflect our ethos.

A strong commitment to staff well-being.

Opportunities for professional development, helping you grow as a leader and educator.

How to Apply

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and actively encouraged. By visiting, you'll get a real feel for our school and have the opportunity to ask further questions. To book a visit, please contact our school office: Email: admin@oakgrange.orgor telephone: 01332 978681

Application Guidance

On the application form, please include a detailed supporting statement, addressing the person specification and explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

The successful candidate must meet the person specification to be offered the role.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing Date for applications: 9.00am Wednesday 16th April 2025

Interviews to take place Wednesday 30th April 2025

Please apply using the link below:

www.emet.uk.com/vacancies

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.