Deputy Headteacher
Start date: September 2026
‘Striving for Excellence’
Nine Acres Primary School is seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated and forward-thinking leadership team. As we move forward, we remain steadfast in our continued focus on ensuring every child succeeds and we are looking for a leader who shares our unwavering commitment to excellence.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a vibrant school at the heart of its community. With an exciting new school build on the horizon, this is a pivotal moment in our journey. Our new facilities will not only enhance the learning environment for our children but also help us build a strong, sustainable future for the wider community we proudly serve.
We are seeking an inspirational leader who is driven to ensure high quality provision for all children. The successful candidate will champion high standards, nurture a culture of aspiration and belonging and play a key role in delivering an educational offer that ensures every child thrives and every family feels valued.
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference and excited by the opportunity to be part of our school into its next chapter, we would love to hear from you.
You will:
- Play a central role in shaping and delivering the school’s vision and strategic priorities
- Lead on driving high-quality teaching and learning to ensure consistently excellent outcomes for all pupils
- Champion inclusion, ensuring that provision for all groups of learners is exceptional
- Use data intelligently to evaluate impact, inform improvement and secure sustained progress
- Support, challenge and develop staff to build leadership capacity across the school
- Contribute to the successful transition into our new school building, ensuring it enhances learning, wellbeing and community engagement
- Act as a positive role model, fostering a culture of collaboration, high expectations and professional integrity
- Deputise for the Headteacher as required
This role offers genuine scope to influence whole-school development and to help shape the future of our growing and ambitious school community
We are looking for a leader who:- Has a proven track record of raising standards and improving outcomes
- Demonstrates outstanding classroom practice and a deep understanding of effective pedagogy
- Is passionate about ensuring every child succeeds, regardless of background or need
- Has strong leadership experience and the ability to inspire, motivate and develop others
- Uses research and evidence to inform practice, drive improvement and shape strategic thinking across the school
- Looks beyond the school to draw on national expertise, research and best practice to strengthen teaching, learning and leadership
- Is strategic in thinking yet hands-on in approach
- Communicates clearly and builds positive, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, families and governors
- Is resilient, reflective and driven by a moral purpose to make a difference
- Is excited by the opportunity to help lead a school into a new chapter, including the transition into a new build and the continued strengthening of community partnerships
You will share our belief that education transforms lives and that every child deserves the very best.
At Nine Acres Primary School, we offer:
- A welcoming, inclusive and ambitious school community
- Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn
- A dedicated and supportive staff team
- A strong culture of professional development and leadership growth
- The opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping a new school building and the future direction of the school
- A supportive governing body committed to school improvement
A workplace where wellbeing, collaboration and high standards go hand in hand
This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious and values-driven leader ready to take the next step in their career and make a lasting impact.
Nine Acres Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
How to Apply
Ensure you request and fully read the 'Deputy Headteacher Recruitment Pack' prior to application.
Full application packs are available from the school website: www.nineacrespri.iow.sch.uk
Please complete all sections of the Application Form and ensure there are no unexplained gaps in employment. Any gaps in employment will require explanation.
We warmly encourage visits to the school.
If you would like an informal chat or a visit to the school, please contact: office@nineacrespri.co.uk
Closing Date: Tuesday 12th May- Noon
Shortlisting: Thursday 14th May
Interview Dates: Thursday 21st May and Friday 22nd May
PLEASE NOTE: Not all school staff are employed directly by the Isle of Wight Council, you can ask on application who the employer for this role will be.
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