Deputy Headteacher

• Bures CEVC Primary School
• Address: Bures, Suffolk CO8 5BX
• Salary: Leadership pay scale L2 – L7, £54,924 - £62,248 per annum
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5567

Bures Primary School is a lovely village school on the border between Essex and Suffolk. We are a one form entry primary school with approximately 150 children on roll. The children are delightful, parents supportive and the team fabulous. Our vision has been designed to be creative and ambitious to reflect our belief that we develop enthusiastic learners and celebrate their achievements, so they achieve incredible things. We ‘dare to dream big and embrace the adventure within’.

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who is:

• an outstanding teacher who can model an effective quality of education as this position has a teaching commitment
• a leader of education, with experience of leading Maths or English, who is committed to high achievement for our pupils and staff so that the children enjoy the very best education
• an experienced and caring leader with integrity, enthusiasm and courage, who can champion the high expectations of staff, parents and children
• a strategic thinker, with the vision and passion to drive forward our curriculum, ensuring the highest levels of teaching and learning
• an individual, who has a deep understanding of how to support pupils with a range of different needs and is committed to the principles of inclusive education to fulfil the teaching commitment
• a team player, with excellent interpersonal skills, who ensures everyone is included and supported and who is committed to preserving the school’s distinctively Christian vision and building links within the local Christian community.

The children are looking for a passionate, kind, approachable, fair and positive role-model, with a sense of humour and a calm and caring nature who will ensure they achieve their very best.

We are offering the opportunity for you to:

• enjoy the experience of learning alongside our happy, well-behaved children who are eager to learn
• lead a friendly and supportive team who will take an active interest in your well-being and development
• benefit from the support of our strong Christian community
• achieve great things as our school strives to be the best it can be.

For more information

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (Word).

Visits to our school are positively encouraged and warmly welcomed and are available by appointment; please contact the School Office by calling 01787 227446.

How to apply

Please read the Application Guidance (Word) and submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to Jan Plumstead, Business Manager at jplumstead@bures.suffolk.sch.uk.

Closing date: 12pm, 19 October 2026

Interview date: 22 October 2026

Bures Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.