Deputy Head Teacher
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS4 2HY65 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
22 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 July 2025
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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L8-12
What skills and experience we're looking for
Who we are looking for:
- A strong, ambitious, and intelligent team player who is passionate about their practice and supporting young people to enjoy and succeed
- An innovative, resilient, creative and motivated professional with an uncompromising belief that all children deserve a good education, demonstrating a strong commitment to raising standards
- A well-informed subject expert who is up to date with the latest research developments in their subject with an excellent understanding of curriculum design and effective pedagogical approaches.
- A respected teacher who sets the highest of standards for pupil behaviour and focus with drive and enthusiasm to inspire children
- An organised, reliable colleague who has vision, creativity, drive and passion to continue the development of our school
- Plays an active role in the senior leadership team, contributing to whole-school improvement, supporting the Head teacher to shape, implement and demonstrate impact from the school development plans and strategies
- Is a collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive and family orientated school community, committed to a relational approach
- Is a role model to colleagues through your own teaching, leading by example with excellent pedagogy and practice
- Uses data effectively to monitor progress and ensure all pupils make sustained and accelerated progress
- Is committed to inclusive, child-centred learning
- Has highly effective inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to lead by example in all aspects of school life
- This is an exciting time to join a motivated, friendly and vision-aligned team in a vibrant and successful school community. Our Ofsted inspection has been completed in June 2025 and we are awaiting our report.
This post is open to all leaders and aspiring leaders who have a passion for education and the skills and dedication to lead others. The role requires strategic thinking and an ability to lead whilst focusing on developing strong relationships.
We would welcome applications from qualified and experiences school leaders who can demonstrate excellent teaching and learning skills, a commitment to working collaboratively and an innovative approach to education. We expect that the successful candidate will being to our school honesty, openness to new ideas, a warm nurturing personality and will quickly develop an understanding of families and children in our community.
Our Deputy Headteacher will have a regular teaching commitment and will be expected to lead and have experience across the full primary age range.
What the school offers its staff
The children, staff and governors at Burley St Matthias C of E Primary School are looking for an inspirational, forward-thinking practitioner with proven leadership skills to fill the post of Deputy Head Teacher as a key part of our senior leadership team from January 2026. The role is central to the school team, working with the Headteacher to accomplish the very best outcomes for our children.
At Burley St Matthias C of E Primary School, we’re proud to be a nurturing, inclusive, and family orientated school where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
We are a one form entry primary school, with two beautiful Victorian buildings to call home, in a great location with a supportive community.
What we offer:
- A positive, safe and caring environment with a learning culture for all in a vibrant school community where pupils are curious, confident, and eager to learn
- A committed and hard-working staff team who are working together to develop excellence and enjoyment and a curriculum where every child matters
- A positive school ethos that celebrates success and is committed to inclusion
- A fabulous mix of children – socio-economically, ethically and in terms of academic standards – and a supportive wider school community
- A comprehensive induction, appraisal and continued professional development approach
- Access to employee support including counselling, CBT, physiotherapy, menopause and wellbeing support and virtual GP through our insurers, Education Mutual
- Local authority terms and conditions, policy and processes
- High levels of school and Governor support
- Regular wellbeing and social activities and a wellbeing commitment in place
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service Check.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 190 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- shawkshaw@burleystmatthias.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01133367401
Learning, Fun, Challenging, Friendly, Special, Believe, Awesome, Respect, Caring”
These are the nine words our children chose to describe our school – an inner city, ethnically and socially diverse Church of England Primary School, close to the University of Leeds. Are you up for the challenge of continuing to make them a reality?
Arranging a visit to Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email shawkshaw@burleystmatthias.co.uk.
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