Job Description

Fawbert and Barnard's Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an inspiring and motivated Deputy Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the school at a significant point in its development, after it joined NET Academies in September 2026.

The role is intended to be mainly non-class based, with either SEND or T&L responsibilities, depending on the candidate's experience. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious leader to help shape the future of the school and contribute to its next stage of development.

Applicants must have a proven track record of raising standards, an excellent understanding and knowledge of improving outcomes for children, and leadership experience.

The postholder will lead by example, motivate others and develop strong professional relationships with all stakeholders to drive the school forward.

You will:

• be an outstanding classroom practitioner
• be an effective, organised, inspirational role model with excellent people management and interpersonal skills
• have a proven track record of leadership experience and raising standards

The school is looking for a leader with energy and enthusiasm who is ready to go the extra mile for our amazing children.

·Are you dedicated and motivated professionally?

·Do you have the passion and commitment to ensure our pupils are the best they can be?

We are looking for an inspirational and visible leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Deputy Headteacher in September 2026. Your prominent role in the school will mean you will work closely with the Headteacher to support colleagues across the school in developing outstanding teaching practice, harnessing the skills and enthusiasm of all staff and pupils and working in partnership with the Headteacher to drive the school forwards on its journey.

You will have the determination, enthusiasm, and ability to lead, nurture, and inspire the development of high-quality teaching and learning and the ability to motivate pupils and staff and be able to develop strong partnerships working with the school's community.

Developed skills in strategic thinking, leading to effective planning and progress towards a clear, shared cross-phase vision is essential, as is the need to be creative and show imagination, and often good humour, in response to changing circumstances and new ideas.

Additional benefits working at Fawbert and Barnard's Primary Academy:

• Two-week October half term
• Competitive salary
• IT equipment relevant to the post
• A supportive team of leaders and staff
• Opportunities for growth and development
• A collaborative environment to work with colleagues across the trust
• Extensive CPD opportunities, with external courses for career development
• Working with a pastoral team, including a family liaison officer
• Membership of a generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS)
• National pay rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Supportive special leave requests

Fawbert and Barnard's Primary Academy offers a unique chance to be part of a friendly and supportive team. Being part of a primary cluster of nine schools, staff work in teams to share the responsibility for planning, with support from Trust subject leads and shared service team. High quality CPD is offered across the Trust.

The school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything they do and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community and the other local schools within NET. At Fawbert and Barnard's we believe in the future development of our teachers to enable them to develop and progress their career.

Potential applicants are both welcome and encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office by telephone on 01279 429427

In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted.

NET Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process all shortlisted applicants will be subject to social media checks. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the School

Fawbert & Barnard's is a part of Old Harlow and is a vibrant learning community where children develop the values, attitudes and habits they need to live fulfilled lives and to become confident, life-long learners and responsible members of society. It is a thriving Primary Academy with an inclusive ethos. It is part of NET Academies Trust which is a family of 9 academies that aim to provide academic success, physical development and positive wellbeing for all pupils.

School visits are welcome. Please telephone or email the school to make an appointment.

Please Note: Fawbert & Barnard's Primary School and NET Academies Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check against the barred lists, and satisfactory references. We have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse or inappropriate behaviour. Rigorous background and safeguarding checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Anyone seeking to work with children for any reason other than their genuine care, education and protection will be detected and disqualified.