Deputy Headteacher Copnor Primary School

Copnor Primary School

Deputy Headteacher (Non-Class based but with a regular teaching commitment)

Portsmouth

• Interview Date:12thand 13thFebruary 2026
• Job Start Date:1stApril 2026
• Contract/Hours:Permanent Full-time
• Closing Date: Thursday 29thJanuary2026 (Noon)
• Salary Type:Leadership Scale
• Salary Details:L15 19
• Hours of Work:Full-time
• Location of Role:Copnor Primary School
• Contact e-mail address:admin@

Job/Person Summary

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey
Do you have the vision energy and passion to help shape the future of a thriving ambitious school community

We are opening applications for an exceptional Deputy Headteacherto join our dynamic team at Copnor Primary School. This is more than a role its an opportunity to make a real difference inspire excellence and lead with purpose.

If youre driven by high standards committed to inclusive education and excited about working in a supportive forward-thinking environment your next big challenge starts here. Will you be ready

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and highly motivated professional with the energy and vision to play a major role in continuing to move our school forward. The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher and leader with a firm commitment to achieving aspirational outcomes for all children. As a non - class based Deputy Headteacher this post offers a genuine opportunity to work in partnership with the Headteacher to develop and hone leadership qualities and skills required for headship.

Our school:

• Is a 3 form entry primary school with 650 pupils on roll in 21 classes
• Is situated in the Copnor area of Portsmouth City
• Is within easy access of Southampton and Winchester and main train lines to London
• Has a large site for a city school and spread over two buildings (KS1 KS2)
• Has very good facilities which include 3 playgrounds MUGA field new EYFS area Grizedale Climber Outdoor Gym Equipment a trim trail Nature Nook and dedicated car parking facilities
• Is welcoming and friendly

We are looking for someone who is:

• Excellent in the classroom with an outstanding ability to engage and enthuse children and has the skills to develop this in others
• Able to challenge support and motivate all children and staff to achieve high standards
• A problem solver and prepared to think out of the box
• Able to demonstrate substantial and proven senior leadership experience
• Naturally positive with a clear vision and passion for all phases of primary education
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Committed to working with all stakeholders particularly with parents and Governors
• Eager to take a full and active part in all aspects of our school community
• A loyal and honest person with a sense of humour!

In return we can offer you the opportunity to:

• Teach well-behaved highly motivated children who are keen to develop their own learning
• Work within a school community that is proud of its achievements and well-motivated to continue to develop further
• Work in partnership with the Headteacher and leadership team and develop your leadership skills further
• Work with committed and supportive colleagues
• Work in a well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environment
• Opportunity to be the operational lead managing the school on a daily basis to prepare yourself for the next step leading your own school!

Copnor Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment.

If successfully shortlistedas part of the identity checks an online search will be conducted to identify any matters that might relate directly to the employers legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE 2025 guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns as a result of this check will be discussed prior to the interview. A copy of this record will be available for you to view on the day of the interview should you wish to see it.

Application Procedure

Please email April Newsham (Office Manager)admin@ for a recruitment pack and visit our websitefor more information about our school. Visits are welcome and strongly encouraged please telephone the school to make an appointment.

All application forms should be marked for the attention of The Headteacher and returned by post to Copnor Primary School Copnor Road Portsmouth PO3 5BZ or email admin@ by mid-day on Thursday 29thJanuary 2026.

Job Description

Application Form