Deputy Headteacher
Burley Oaks Primary School, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 7EJ16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
4th January 2026
Closing date
16 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £63,688.00 - £70,275.00 Annually (Actual) SCP 8-12
Deputy Headteacher job summary
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about providing opportunity, joy and enrichment for every child and believes that schools have the power to broaden horizons, raise aspirations and change lives.
- Places relationships, positivity and high expectations at the heart of everything they do, creating an environment where children, families and colleagues feel they belong, are valued and can thrive.
- Will take joint responsibility for championing and further developing the school's culture of inclusion, belonging and opportunity, ensuring every child feels known, valued and successful.
- Has successful experience as a senior leader in a primary school and can demonstrate how they have contributed to sustained school improvement and high outcomes for pupils.
- Has expertise in leading a core curriculum subject, with a strong understanding of curriculum design, implementation and improvement.
- Has significant knowledge and experience of inclusion, with a proven track record of improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils and those with SEND.
- Can demonstrate strong understanding of inclusive strategy and provision, ensuring every child receives the support they need to succeed academically, socially and emotionally.
- Has experience as a DSL or Deputy DSL, with excellent safeguarding knowledge and an unwavering commitment to keeping children safe.
- Has the confidence, resilience and organisational skills to support the day-to-day leadership and management of the school.
- Has a strong understanding of the wider curriculum and can support leaders in developing a rich, ambitious and inclusive curriculum.
- Has experience of quality assurance, using monitoring, evaluation and evidence to drive continuous improvement.
- Is skilled in coaching, mentoring and developing staff, and can lead high-quality professional development that builds confidence, expertise and leadership capacity whilst fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Is an exceptional role model who leads with kindness, integrity, compassion and professionalism.
- Builds positive relationships with children, families, staff, governors and the wider community.
- Shares our belief that every child can succeed and is committed to securing the very best outcomes for all learners.
- Has the energy, ambition and drive to help lead the next stage of our school's journey while maintaining a strong focus on staff wellbeing.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 16th 5pm
If successful, you will be notified by 12.00pm on Monday 19th October. The first stage of the selection process will be a lesson observation in your current setting, which will take place on Tuesday 20th or Wednesday 21st.
The second part of the selection process will take place on Thursday 22nd October.
TOUR DATES
If you would like to visit the school to look round prior to interview, please call the school office on 01943 862642 and let us know which of the following dates you would like to visit:
Tuesday 6th October - 2.15pm
Tuesday 13th October- 9am
Wednesday 14th October- 2.15pm
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, governors and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process strictly adheres to 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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Burley Oaks Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 393 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Two form entry Primary School, part of The Moorlands Learning Trust
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