Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher L3 – L7 (September 2026 start date)

Bloemfontein Primary School prides itself on its friendly, nurturing, and supportive atmosphere where children and staff are encouraged to achieve highly and to reach their full potential.

The school is proud of its good Ofsted outcome (April 2024). To help us to continue on this positive journey, we are seeking to appoint a committed and dedicated experienced leader, who is exceptional in the classroom and can model outstanding pedagogy.

The Trust is looking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic, and passionate Deputy Headteacher to work at Bloemfontein Primary School - a happy and thriving village school, which lies at the heart of its community.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a successful, proven track record in raising standards and outcomes for children, irrespective of their background or starting point.

The Deputy Headteacher will work closely with the Headteacher to help to ensure the highest standard of teaching and learning, a range of opportunities and standard of attainment for all pupils is maintained. To achieve this, you will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to inspire and motivate staff to be the best they can be.

The successful applicant will have the benefit of working with a wider network of like‑minded senior leaders across the MAT – sharing best practice and driving forward continuous improvement.

We have scheduled a number of opportunities for interested candidates to visit the school. For more information about the role, please speak with Mrs Alex Armstrong (Headteacher) and to arrange a visit please telephone Miss Kayleigh Craigs (Office Manager) on or email her at bl

Candidate information packs are available from Vacancies | SLP.

Completed application forms should be emailed to

Closing date for applications: 9 am Monday 2nd March 2026

Shortlisting will take place on:
Tuesday 3rd March 2026

Interviews will take place:
Thursday 19th March 2026