8 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    14 May 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    6 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Deputy headteacher
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

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 to L8

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are a successful, one form entry primary school in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Leeds. We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who is seeking to develop their leadership and management skills within our Senior Leadership team.

We are looking for someone who can champion high quality, inclusive practice in the role of SENDCo and provide leadership of English in KS2. The role includes a 0.4 teaching commitment in KS2.

We welcome applications from teachers who:

  • Are committed to high standards in all of school life
  • Are dynamic, positive and enthusiastic about education
  • Are committed to inclusive practice
  • Have excellent organizational, leadership and communication skills
  • Are collaborative and value working in a team
  • Are reflective, ambitious and committed to professional development


What the school offers its staff

We are a welcoming school with enthusiastic children and staff who aspire to the best possible outcomes for all in our community. We are part of Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust and work collaboratively with the trust to share skills and professional development.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to louise.richardson@barwickprimary.co.uk

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Additional documents

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About Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
Up to 234 pupils
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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Phone number
01132812132

Arranging a visit to Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email louise.richardson@barwickprimary.co.uk.

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