Deputy Headteacher
Fairfield Primary School, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0DX13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 June 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
5 June 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: Monday to Friday - Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership point 8 to Leadership point 12
What skills and experience we're looking for
What we are looking for:
- A school leader with experience of successfully leading teams of staff who provide an exceptional educational experience for all.
- A leader who roots their practice in the school’s values.
- An educationalist with experience of providing an exceptional education experience for all pupils.
- A reflective and forward-thinking professional who aspires for their practice to continually improve, not because it needs to, but because growth is always possible and desirable.
Key areas of responsibility:
Strategic Leadership - Support the Headteacher in shaping and delivering the school’s vision, policies, and development priorities.
School Improvement & Development - Contribute to the School Development Plan and self-evaluation, driving improvement and ensuring progress against targets.
Safeguarding Leadership (DSL) - Lead safeguarding and child protection across the school, including referrals, staff training, policy implementation, and promoting a strong safeguarding culture.
Teaching & Learning Quality - Lead and monitor teaching standards across the school, ensuring a high-quality, inclusive, and engaging curriculum.
Pupil Welfare & Behaviour - Promote pupil wellbeing, safety, positive behaviour, and personal development, fostering a supportive learning environment.
School Operations & Management - Support the day-to-day leadership of the school, including staffing, organisation, communication, and health & safety.
Assessment & Achievement - Lead data analysis, pupil progress monitoring, and interventions to ensure strong outcomes for all pupils, including disadvantaged groups.
Partnerships & Communication - Build effective relationships with parents, governors, and the wider community, ensuring clear and professional communication.
Staff Leadership & Development - Lead, support, and develop staff through performance management, coaching, and professional development, including ECT mentorship.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer:
- A skilled, creative and supportive team working with friendly children and supportive parents.
- An exciting opportunity to be part of a forward looking, ambitious organisation that believes in developing its staff to become the best they can be.
- A school that is consistently focussed on making a positive impact on pupils and the community.
- Opportunities to collaborate with local schools and be part of a developing a Multi Academy Trust
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Fairfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applications will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake enhanced DBS clearance and the requirement to complete a Childcare Disqualification Declaration.
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 Fairfield Primary School
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 447 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Fairfield Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@fairfieldprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01900 821133
Fairfield Primary is a school that is truly at the heart of its community.
We provide an inclusive and nurturing learning environment where a high-quality curriculum, diverse enrichment opportunities, and personalised development empowers every child to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
With a sense of belonging, children will embark on a journey of discovery embedded in a school that is holistic, forward thinking, research informed and where all staff are committed to maintaining high expectations equipping all children to excel and thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Arranging a visit to Fairfield Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@fairfieldprimary.co.uk.
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