Deputy Headteacher
Clapgate Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 4AW18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
2 April 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
Pay scale
- Leadership 9 - 13
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and inspirational Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team. This role is central to shaping the strategic direction of the school, leading high-quality teaching and learning, and ensuring the continued development of an inclusive and ambitious curriculum.
You will play a key role in:
- Leading whole-school initiatives and supporting the Headteacher in the strategic development of the school
- Overseeing EYFS provision, ensuring a high-quality, nurturing, and ambitious start for our youngest learners
- Promoting high standards in teaching, learning, assessment, and pupil outcomes across all key stages
- Leading and embedding safeguarding practices, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils and staff
- Supporting staff development, coaching, and mentoring colleagues to reach their full potential
- Maintaining Clapgate’s culture of care, compassion, and high expectations for every child
- Fostering strong relationships with families and the wider community
This role is ideal for a proactive and visionary leader who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of children, inspiring staff, and supporting the continued growth of a vibrant school community.
We are looking for someone who is:
- An inspiring leader with energy, vision, and enthusiasm
- Experienced in school leadership, with a proven track record of improving teaching and learning
- Confident in EYFS leadership and delivering outstanding early years provision
- Skilled in curriculum design, assessment, and pupil progress monitoring across all key stages
- Knowledgeable and proactive in safeguarding and child protection, with experience leading whole-school safeguarding practices
- Experienced in coaching, mentoring, and developing staff to drive school improvement
- Passionate about inclusion and ensuring all pupils, including those with SEND, reach their potential
- Able to foster a calm, purposeful, and inclusive school environment with high expectations for behaviour
- Creative, proactive, and committed to enriching learning through outdoor education and the arts
- A strong communicator who can engage parents, staff, and the wider community
- Reflective and responsive, using data and evidence to inform strategic decisions
- Dedicated to professional development and leading by example
What the school offers its staff
At Clapgate, our staff are at the heart of our success. Our recent Ofsted inspection (July 2024) highlighted our outstanding personal development and Early Years provision, praising our ambitious expectations and welcoming community. As Deputy Headteacher, you will help lead a school that values high-quality teaching, strong relationships, and a commitment to ensuring every pupil thrives.
We Can Offer…
- A happy, motivated, and collaborative staff team
- Enthusiastic pupils eager to learn
- A vibrant, creative school environment that celebrates innovation
- A supportive senior leadership team committed to school improvement
- Outstanding EYFS provision and strong leadership support for Early Years staff
- Outstanding school grounds, including playing fields, a nature area, campfire circle, animals, and allotments
- A rich, creative curriculum with distinctive golden threads
- Opportunities to lead projects and make a visible impact on the school community
- A school culture that values work–life balance and staff wellbeing
Further information about the job
Application Information
Closing date: Monday 20th April
Interviews:Wednesday 29th April
To request an application pack, please email: clapgaterecruit@clapgateprimaryschool.org or call the school office on 0113 2716700.
Completed applications should be sent to the same email or delivered by hand/post to the school.
School visits are strongly encouraged. We invite potential applicants to visit. Please call the school office to arrange an appointment.
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
If shortlisted, applicants will be asked to disclose relevant information regarding their criminal history
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 Clapgate Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 440 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Clapgate Primary School website
- Email address
- beltm@clapgateprimaryschool.org
- Phone number
- 0113 2716700
Clapgate Primary is a highly successful and popular school situated in Belle Isle in the south of the city. The school is two form entry. Most children start school with us in our Nursery and remain with us until they are 11.
Clapgate Primary also has close links with other neighbouring schools and is in the JESS cluster. It is also part of the Red Kite Teaching Alliance.
The school occupies a large site with extensive playing fields, playgrounds, an orchard, allotments and school animals.
At Clapgate we place a huge emphasis on pupil achievement and adopt a creative approach to teaching and learning. We are committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity.
Clapgate Primary prides itself on the positive attitude held by all who work at the school. The children are friendly, polite and welcoming. There is very good behaviour throughout the school.
Clapgate is a good school with outstanding pupil personal development and Early Years provision (Ofsted July 2024) and prides itself on the positive attitude held by all the staff.
Our latest Ofsted report (July 2024) made the following comments:
‘Everyone is welcome and made to feel special at Clapgate Primary School’
‘Pupils celebrate and value each other and the adults who work with them’
‘Adults have the highest ambition for every pupil including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)’
‘The school has created a harmonious atmosphere where pupils behave consistently well’
‘The school has successfully created a culture of care, compassion and high expectation’’
We wish to appoint dedicated staff with positive attitudes who will continue to maintain these high standards.
Arranging a visit to Clapgate Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email beltm@clapgateprimaryschool.org.
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