Deputy HeadTeacher Primary School

Deputy Headteacher – Saundersfoot Community Primary School

Salary:spe Pitch:
Pay Scale Within: £55,345 – £61,198

Start date: September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

The governing body of Saundersfoot Primary School is looking to appoint an outstanding leader as deputy headteacher. We welcome applications from existing senior leaders and assistant headteachers. The successful candidate will contribute effectively to the leadership, strategic direction and pupil progress across the whole school community.

Saundersfoot Primary (NOR 160) is situated in the picturesque coastal town of Saundersfoot 富利 with a passion for helping children to develop life skills so that they become model citizens of the world.

You will be an inspirational leader with an impressive record of school improvement. You will possess the vision, adaptability, drive and passion to facilitate success for our pupils, staff and community. You will have the credibility to motivate, inspire and challenge others.

• A clear vision for educational excellence and a passion for improving pupils' outcomes.
• An innovative, strategic vision for school effectiveness, inclusion and wellbeing, and the influence of these on pupil outcomes.
• An excellent communicator who can engage effectively with children, parents, staff and governors.
• The ability to build on existing relationships and develop new ones within the school, local authority and wider community.
• The ability to identify strengths and weaknesses and use them to further develop the potential of pupils and staff.
• The ability to inspire, motivate and enthuse both pupils and staff.
• High expectations to ensure that pupils are motivated, inspired dissabte challenging to achieve their full potential.

• A clear and ambitious vision for improving pupil outcomes, fostering high standards and ensuring excellence in education.
• Strategic leadership that prioritises school effectiveness, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Outstanding communication skills for effective engagement with children, parents, staff and governors.
• A collaborative approach to strengthen existing relationships while forging new partnerships within the school, local authority and wider community.
• A keen ability to identify strengths and areas for development in both pupils and staff.
• Inspiration, motivation and enthusiasm to ensure a positive learning environment.
• High expectations that empower pupils to strive for excellence and achieve their full potential.

You are invited to write a letter of application (no more than 1000 words) outlining your reasons for applying and the relevant skills you can offer Saundersfoot School. Please send the completed form to:
Damon McGarvie, School Improvement Advisor,

We would be pleased to receive contact from interested parties and would welcome visits to our schools. These can be arranged by contacting the school admin officer – Miss R Harts,

Closing date: 5th February 2026

Shortlisting: 9th February 2026

Lesson Observations: 23/24 February 2026

Interviews: 25th February 2026

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