Deputy Headteacher - Coningsby St Michael's CofE Primary School
Coningsby St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 4SJ74 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
18 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0 FTE (0.4 FTE Teaching Commitment)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership - L1 to L5
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner that can support with teaching and learning across school in a coaching capacity, who can analyse data across school, has experience of leading on whole school improvement with success and impact, must be committed to inclusive practice, two days teaching commitment.
To be a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
To support the development and implementation of rich curriculum that has breadth, depth and balance whilst taking into account the local school context.
To secure high quality teaching and learning that allows pupils to build their knowledge and to apply that knowledge as skills.
Develop systems to measure outcomes that pupils achieve because of teaching and learning, ensuring they are fully implemented across the academy.
Support the development of an ethos of integrity, compassion and excellence throughout the Academy and community which it serves in order to value self-esteem alongside respect for others.
To maintain high morale and set an example of professionalism, high quality performance and leadership.
Develop in all pupils the skills, attitudes and stamina required for life-long learning and success in a rapidly changing world.
Enhance opportunities through partnerships between parents / carers, pupils, staff, other trust schools and the local community to maximise the benefits of being a Trust school.
Support the distinctively Christian ethos of the Academy and build on these foundations.
Key Priorities
Make a significant contribution to the continued development and success of the Academy.
Support the Headteacher in the leading of Teaching and Learning to ensure learners achieve the best possible results academically and with regard to the school values.
Alongside the SLT, ensure that the strengths of the school and the improvements in standards are well understood in the local community.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Work alongside the Headteacher to devise and implement the Strategic Direction of the School, with focus on teaching and learning.
Work alongside the Headteacher, Trust and other key stakeholders to ensure that the school’s and Trust’s vision are clearly articulated, shared, and understood.
Work within the school community to translate the school’s vision into agreed objectives that promote and sustain school improvement.
Motivate and work with others to create a shared culture and positive environment.
Support the implementation of the School Development Plan ensuring that pupils achieve high standards, make good progress and that teaching is effective.
Ensure that the day to day running of the Academy supports Trust policies, vision and aims.
Leading Teaching and Learning
Support the Headteacher in the monitoring and leading of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective curriculum in the Academy.
Actively monitor and respond to the curriculum development and initiatives at national, regional and local levels.
Monitor, evaluate and review classroom practice, ensuring accountability of staff for the progress of their pupils.
Maintain a consistent and continuous focus on students’ achievement, ensuring resources are deployed to enhance progress.
With the Headteacher, organise and monitor the curriculum in line with Trust priorities, vision and ethos, evaluating its effectiveness and reporting findings to the Headteacher.
With the Headteacher, monitor the quality of teaching and pupils’ achievements including the analysis of performance data, to ensure enhanced progress
Managing the Organisation
With the Headteacher, develop and implement organisational structures and procedures to enable management processes to work effectively in line with legal requirements.
With the Headteacher, produce and implement clear, evidence-based School Development Plans for the improvement of the Academy.
Assist the Headteacher in recruiting, retaining and deploying staff appropriately and assist in managing the staff’s workload to achieve the vision and goals, linked to the Development Plan.
Support effective Growth and Development processes within the school as aligned with Trust policy.
Ensure that the range, quality and use of all available resources is monitored, evaluated and reviewed to improve the quality of education for all students and provide value for money.
Developing Self and Working with Others
Regularly review own practice and take responsibility for own personal development.
Implement and maintain effective strategies and procedures for teaching staff induction, professional development and performance reviews.
Treat people equitably and with dignity and respect to create and maintain a positive Academy culture in line with the Trust’s ethos and values.
Ensure clear delegation of tasks and responsibilities, so that teams and individuals undertake effective planning, allocation, support and evaluation of work.
Acknowledge responsibilities and celebrate achievements of teams and individuals to promote a positive successful culture across the whole Academy.
Build a collaborative learning culture within the school and actively engage with other schools/stakeholders to build effective learning communities.
Manage own workload and that of others to allow an appropriate work/life balance.
Securing Accountability
Fulfil commitments of contractual accountability to the Headteacher.
Work with the Headteacher, providing information, objective advice and support to enable the Trust to meet its responsibilities.
Support the Headteacher in developing and strengthening the Academy ethos that enables everyone to work collaboratively, share knowledge and understanding, celebrate success and accept responsibility for outcomes.
With the Headteacher, ensure individual teaching staff accountabilities are clearly defined, understood, agreed and subject to rigorous review.
Strengthening Community
Support the Headteacher in building a school culture and curriculum which consider the richness and diversity of the school’s communities.
Ensure learning experiences for students are integrated with the wider community, and that some of these are community based.
Collaborate with other agencies to promote the academic, spiritual, moral, social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of students and their families.
Support the creation and maintenance of effective partnerships with parents and carers to support and improve students’ achievement and personal development.
Seek opportunities to invite parents and carers, community figures, businesses or other organisations into the Academy to enrich its value to the wider community.
Co-operate and work with relevant agencies to protect children.
Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role.
Safeguarding
Ensure that the school is a safe place for children, ensuring that all safeguarding procedures are of the highest standard
Be a named DDSL and support the DSL and promote the accurate recording and management of safeguarding concerns and ensure compliance with statutory guidance
Ensure consistent and thorough procedures and practices of all staff in relation to being vigilant to the safeguarding of all children including liaison with outside agencies.
Other
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.
All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy.
In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during the course of their work.
For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact enquiries@coninsby.laat.co.uk.
To apply please go to https://thelaat.co.uk/opportunities/
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
What the school offers its staff
Coningsby St Michael’s Primary School is a vibrant school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now and in the future.
The Church School values we teach the children are the foundations to our school and underpin our curriculum. The values we are learning about this year are: Friendship; Perseverance; Compassion; Forgiveness; Thankfulness and Truthfulness. We teach the children values for life through these and make links to bible stories and PSHE to enable our children to make choices and decisions, both in and out of school.
At Coningsby St Michael’s Primary School, we believe that children should be curious about their learning. Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children can foster a passion for learning that will help to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded curriculum; where individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success and reach their full potential. We aim to develop whole individuals and promote independent learning. Our topic approach to teaching ensures entitlement for all children to an enriched learning experience, appropriate to their individual needs.
The school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything we do and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community and the other schools in the Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust.
Teachers and support staff strive to create purposeful and stimulating learning environments, both inside the classroom and by using our generous school grounds. The curriculum is enhanced through a range of visitors into school and a variety of trips throughout the year, as well as a range of extra-curricular activities.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment. Please note that the purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at interview. Internet searches will be carried out by someone who is not directly involved in the recruitment process and only relevant information will be shared with the interview panel.
Applying for the job
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About Coningsby St Michael's Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 249 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- melanie.fletcher@laat.co.uk
Coningsby St Michael’s Primary School is a vibrant school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now and in the future.
The Church School values we teach the children are the foundations to our school and underpin our curriculum. The values we are learning about this year are: Friendship; Perseverance; Compassion; Forgiveness; Thankfulness and Truthfulness. We teach the children values for life through these and make links to bible stories and PSHE to enable our children to make choices and decisions, both in and out of school.
At Coningsby St Michael’s Primary School, we believe that children should be curious about their learning. Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children can foster a passion for learning that will help to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded curriculum; where individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success and reach their full potential. We aim to develop whole individuals and promote independent learning. Our topic approach to teaching ensures entitlement for all children to an enriched learning experience, appropriate to their individual needs.
The school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything we do and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community and the other schools in the Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust.
Teachers and support staff strive to create purposeful and stimulating learning environments, both inside the classroom and by using our generous school grounds. The curriculum is enhanced through a range of visitors into school and a variety of trips throughout the year, as well as a range of extra-curricular activities.
Arranging a visit to Coningsby St Michael's Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email melanie.fletcher@laat.co.uk.
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