Deputy Head Teacher
Milecastle Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1LH30 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
22 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L5 – L9, £57,137 - £63,070 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
ONE Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced and ambitious leader who can demonstrate outstanding practice and provide strategic, innovative and creative direction in order to raise standards and ensure the very best outcomes for all.
Milecastle Primary School is a one-form entry primary school with 200 pupils, based in the Outer West of Newcastle. The school has been part of the ONE (Owl North East) Trust since January 2024.
The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Head Teacher, the Trust and the Local Governing Body to lead and shape the future of the school, uphold and maintain the strong ethos and values established and harness the skills and enthusiasm of all staff and pupils.
In return, the appointed Deputy Head Teacher will work with an experienced and dedicated staff team to build on the continued successes and achievements of the school. The successful candidate will also benefit from the strong and extensive network of support from other leaders within the Trust.
We are looking for a Deputy Head Teacher who:
- is an excellent classroom practitioner who can lead on curriculum development and teaching and learning across the school
- has an inspirational and inclusive teaching and leadership style which will empower and motivate others to reach their full potential
- has a proven track record of high expectations in raising standards
- is committed to our inclusive approach which celebrates cultural, religious, ethnic and linguistic diversity
- has excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- has very high expectations of behaviour and is passionate about children’s learning
- will be able to further develop our collaborative, team approach
- is able to maintain and strengthen our current links with parents and the wider community.
You will be based at Milecastle Primary School. At the request of the ONE Trust, you may be required to conduct your duties elsewhere to facilitate learning or social activities off the school premises. The Trust reserves the right to change your area of work, temporarily or otherwise, as may be required, subject to reasonable notice and prior consultation with you.
Closing Date: 22nd April 2026, at 12noon
Shortlisting: 22nd April 2026
Observations in current setting: Monday 27th & Wednesday 29th April 2026
Tasks and Interviews: Friday 1st May 2026
As this post involves
working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information,
written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before
the final selection stage.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- the opportunity to lead as part of our friendly and hard-working team of staff
- the support of our dedicated team of staff, local governors and Trustees and work with them in implementing a vision of excellence
- the opportunity to work as part of a positive and caring school ethos
- established working relationships with parents and the local community
- the opportunity to work in partnership with other members of our Trust community as part of an extensive network of support
- the opportunity to actively engage in your continued professional development.
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/social media, prohibition from teaching, Right to Work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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.
About Milecastle Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 195 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Milecastle Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@milecastle.newcastle.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0191 267 4510
Our vision is to provide a safe, vibrant and exciting learning environment, where everyone is included and all successes are celebrated. We provide outstanding care and support as well as high quality learning experiences which challenge the children to be their best. We accept we are all different and we are grateful for the variety that brings.
Our curriculum is driven by our school’s core values and the drive for it be meaningful, memorable and monumental. At Milecastle we recognise the importance of staying up to date with current thinking about curriculum and always consider new practice recommended. We take a pragmatic approach to new initiatives and aim to ensure that anything we put in place is founded on evidence based research and practice to enhance teaching and learning for the benefit of our pupils. To find out more, please visit the Curriculum page on our website.
Arranging a visit to Milecastle Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@milecastle.newcastle.sch.uk.
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