Deputy Head of School
Grange Primary School, Hartlepool, TS25 3PU36 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Autumn Term 2026
Closing date
21 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L10-L14
What skills and experience we're looking for
Permanent position required from Autumn Term 2026
for Northern Lights Learning Trust
Based at Grange Primary School, Hartlepool.
L10– L14£64,691- £71,330 (based on 2025-2026 salaries)
Per annum, salary starting point subject to experience
Teachers’ Pay and Conditions
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and inspirational Deputy Head of School for Northern Lights Learning Trust, to join the Senior Leadership Team at Grange Primary School. This role involves working closely with the Head of School to drive continuous improvements across the school.
We are looking for an excellent teacher across the primary phases, who is an enthusiastic, resilient and caring leader who has high expectations for all and a commitment to inclusion.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead Teaching and Learning across the school, ensuring the quality of education continues to be developed to meet the ever-changing needs of our children and community.
The post will be a non-class-based role, although some class teaching and intervention will be integral to the role.
This role is open to teachers with proven excellence in senior leadership and who are excited about the prospect of making a difference to the lives to our children and their families.
All candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills, have a non-judgemental approach and have a set of core values which align with the values and ethos of Northern Lights and Grange Primary School. Candidates should be able to work in partnership with parents, families, our local community and external services.
If this is you, we would really welcome your application!
What the school offers its staff
In return you will receive:
A supportive working environment that puts people at the heart of the organisation
The opportunity to work as part of a growing Trust and shape this role
Continuous professional development
A range of Trust initiatives that improve wellbeing. Current initiatives include an annual wellbeing day.
National Terms and Conditions of Employment
Teachers’ Pension Scheme/ Local Government Pension Scheme
Employee welfare and benefits package including:
24-hour GP access
Nurse support service
Mental health services, including stress management, mental health first aid training and bereavement support
Free Flu vaccinations
Counselling Services
Physiotherapy
Financial wellbeing coaching
Maternity and Paternity support
Menopause support
Access to useful wellbeing resources
Cycle to work scheme
Lifestyle savings including discounts on shops, food and drink and days out
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Grange Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 359 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Grange Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@nllt.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0191 594 7033
We are a primary school who take children from 2 years old to Year 6. Our provision accommodates for children with SEND. We also have a 21 placed Additionally Resourced Provision.
Arranging a visit to Grange Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@nllt.co.uk.
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