DEPUTY HEADTEACHER
Park Primary School, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0QJ31 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 April 2027
Closing date
11 December 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 November 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: Full time.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £64691 to £73105
Pay scale
- LEADERSHIP PAY RANGE L10 - L15
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you our future Deputy Headteacher?
We are looking to appoint an inspirational leader who will further enhance both our leadership team and the lives and learning of our children. We are looking for a deputy who is committed to outstanding teaching and learning and have a drive to make sure that teaching in school is always the best it can be.
Your application will need to demonstrate that you have:
· Substantial and successful experience of senior leadership in the education sector and who is solution focused with a proven track record of driving whole school improvement.
· A commitment to ongoing research into school improvement.
· Experience of leading by example with an understanding of how to use different leadership and management styles.
· The ability to develop quality assurance systems to ensure strong performance and impact.
· A deep knowledge and understanding of educational legislation, new innovations and developments.
· Excellent behaviour management strategies.
· A strong commitment to personal development for all staff including yourself with high expectations for all.
· Relentless optimism and the ability to manage change, conflict and empower others.
· The desire to work in a school setting that is fast paced, where every day is different.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
· A non class based Deputy Headteacher post in a busy and successful school (the post carries a teaching commitment)
· Excellent professional development opportunities
· A supportive environment with a welcoming ethos and an outstanding sense of community through close partnerships with families and other community groups
· Enthusiastic, caring and honest children, who have a positive attitude towards learning and life
· A staff team committed to securing the best outcomes for all pupils
· Governors who are supportive and committed to moving the school forward- A school that is part of a strong collaboration with a Maintained Nursery School.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to the safeguarding of our pupils and as such, all appointments are subject to the appropriate checks - including an online search.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Park Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 319 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Park Primary School website
- Email address
- schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 01282863225
Community Primary School
Arranging a visit to Park Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk.
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