Deputy Headteacher

Closing date - 10th May 2026

Salary L8 - 12

Full time

Starting date - 1st September 2026

Interview date - Monday 18th May 2026

St John’s Church of England Primary School and Nursery in Belper seeks an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join a dedicated, forward‑thinking leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader passionate about helping every child flourish academically, socially and spiritually. Rooted in Christian values, we are a vibrant, caring school committed to nurturing the whole child and maintaining high standards. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, an advocate for safeguarding, and a leader who inspires and supports colleagues. You will contribute strategically to whole‑school improvement while modelling our inclusive ethos and Christian vision. We offer a warm community, enthusiastic learners, a collaborative staff team, strong partnerships, and opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

Extra information for candidates can be found in the covering letter below. 

The online application form, person specification and job description can be found on the Local Authority Website - CLICK HERE. 

Midday Supervisors

Maternity Cover

We are looking to welcome a new midday supervisor to our team. 

The successful candidate will work 5 days a week, every lunchtime, during term time helping the children play and enjoy their lunch.

The advantages of the post are

• Term time work (when school is closed you aren't at work, potentially helping with child care)
• Make new friends and meet new people
• Help our school and community

Closing date - 12th April 2026

Salary - £3,672 per annum

Hours worked - 12noon to 1.20pm 5 days a week, during term time only

Starting date - As soon as possible

Further information and application forms - CLICK HERE

Relief cleaners

Would you like to come and help keep St. John's clean and tidy? Occasionally, a member of cleaning staff may be ill or not able to come to work and we need staff to come and help for a few days. 

If you, or you know of someone, who would like to be added to the list of relief cleaners for St. John's you'd be more than welcome to come and join us and be part of our team.

Our cleaners and caretakers are employed by Vertas. If you are interested, please email:  amber.evans@vertas.co.uk or call/text Amber on 07917 493935 quoting reference: 12531

Relief Midday supervisors - Grade 3

We are looking to recruit relief midday supervisors. Relief supervisors help us when we have midday staff that are ill and are unable to come to work. If you would like to have your name added to this supply list of staff then please ring Mrs. Millington in the school office, 01773 822995.

Such a position would ideally suit local parents and friends that don't work regularly during the day, that may have children at St. John's or another local school and are looking for part time work that fits around school holidays and weekends.

Relief Kitchen Catering Staff

Derbyshire school kitchens are looking to recruit 'Relief Catering Staff'. Relief kitchen staff are called to work in school kitchens across the Belper area when regular staff are ill, or on occasions when a kitchen needs to make more meals. Hours are during the school day and full training is given. Please do not contact the school for information about this relief work. For information please call Catering at Ripley on 01629 533891. Or for an application pack please call Derbyshire on 01629 533190 quoting job reference DCC/15/4166.