Deputy Headteacher

Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0DR

77 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 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: £57,137.00 - £63,070.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership Pay Range L5-L9

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Are you an inspirational and highly effective practitioner who can provide strong, committed leadership to enrich the lives of all our children? We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who demonstrates a deep commitment to inclusive education and a firm belief that every child has the potential to achieve, develop a love of learning and thrive.

Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School is seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher with effect from 1 September 2026. This role will play a pivotal part in the operational leadership of the school, with a particular focus on curriculum leadership and the quality of teaching and learning.

At Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School, we strive to make every day count. We aim to provide memorable and meaningful learning experiences through high-quality teaching, strong relationships, quality pastoral support and meaningful enrichment opportunities. We recognise our important role within the local community and seek to appoint a leader who is committed to working in close partnership with parents, the Local Academy Council and the wider community.

The successful candidate will demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for children’s learning, together with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standards of education within a happy, calm and safe environment. They will inspire and motivate both pupils and staff, modelling excellent classroom practice and demonstrating a clear commitment to high-quality curriculum design and delivery.

The Deputy Headteacher will take a key role in the leadership and management of the school. We are seeking a candidate who:

Is approachable and professional, with highly effective communication and interpersonal skills;

Promotes and secures consistently high standards of teaching and learning, with a strong understanding of curriculum design, implementation and impact;

Demonstrates a clear commitment to their leadership responsibilities while motivating, supporting and developing others;

Has exceptionally high expectations of all pupils and staff, inspiring, challenging and encouraging others to achieve their best;

Contributes meaningfully to the school’s professional development programme, including coaching, mentoring, and modelling effective practice;

Actively promotes the school’s ethos, ensuring that high achievement and positive relationships are expected of all members of the school community;

Demonstrates a genuine commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth.

To deputise for the Headteacher, providing strong leadership in whole-school operational management while contributing strategically to the school’s vision, direction, and continued improvement.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please complete our online application form and include a personal statement to support your application and outline the relevant skills and experience you can bring to Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School.

If you wish to visit our School, we are welcoming applicants on Thursday 5th & Monday 9th February 2026. Please contact the school office to arrange a suitable time via office@bgl.org.uk.

Applications should be submitted by 12 noon Friday 6th March 2026.

Shortlisting will be held on Wednesday 11th March 2026. Interview dates will be held on 24th & 25th March 2026.

SAFEGUARDING

Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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

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

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 Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 186 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brindle-gregson-lane-primary-school-preston

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