36 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

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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
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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