Deputy Headteacher

Beechwood Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9RD

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  15 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L16-L20
• Additional allowances:

  L16-L20

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Beechwood is a thriving 4 form entry multi-cultural school in Luton which is a welcoming community with pupils who have positive attitudes towards their learning and staff who are part of a well-trained and motivated team.

Due to the promotion of the previous post holder, we are looking for a Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an outstanding primary school teacher who puts children at the heart of what they do
• Has proven experience of raising standards for pupils
• Is well-organised, highly motivated and full of ideas
• Has the ability and desire to inspire and support people to achieve

In return, we can offer:

• Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils
• Well trained and motivated staff (Ofsted 2019)
• Supportive parents and governors
• Individually tailored on-going professional development
• Being part of an effective and ambitious Senior Leadership Team
• Opportunities for real growth as a leader

Visits to the school are warmly and strongly encouraged, please contact Carley Finneran HR Assistant or Jacqui Brown, PA to Headteacher to arrange an appointment.

Details on how to apply can be found on MyNewTerm.com or on the school website www.beechwoodprimary.org.uk

Closing date for applications is: Midday, Thursday 15th January 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 2nd February 2026

Beechwood Primary School

Linden Road

Luton, LU4 9RD

Tel No. 01582 518400

Email: c.finneran@beechwoodprimary.org.uk or j.brown@beechwoodprimary.org.uk

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share in this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service.

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

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Beechwood Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 871 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Beechwood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beechwood-primary-school-luton

Beechwood is a thriving 4 form entry multi-cultural school in Leagrave, Luton with “a calm, open and respectful atmosphere” where “the behaviour of pupils is good” (Ofsted 2017).

We have enthusiastic pupils, supportive parents and governors and a committed hard-working staff. If you are looking to work in a school where you are supported and encouraged and where you will receive excellent induction and on-going training, then Beechwood is the school for you.

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