Deputy Headteacher Fulwell Infant School Academy
Fulwell Infant School Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 8EDThis job expired on 6 May 2025
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
6 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £60,943-£67,247
What skills and experience we're looking for
As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of our school, working closely with the Headteacher, staff, and governors to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning. You will be responsible for curriculum leadership, staff development, and maintaining our nurturing and inclusive school environment.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
Ø Have a proven track record of outstanding classroom practice, fostering an engaging and effective learning environment.
Ø Possess leadership experience with the ability to inspire, support, and motivate colleagues.
Ø Uphold integrity, articulate a clear vision, and bring management experience within a primary school setting.
Ø Exhibit exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, building positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and the wider community, even when conveying challenging messages.
Ø Show passion for developing and implementing innovative teaching and learning strategies to ensure every child thrives.
Ø Maintain high expectations for achievement and standards.
Ø Be highly organised, resilient, and dedicated to driving continuous school improvement.
Ø Demonstrate a strong commitment to both Trust values and ethos with a willingness to work collaboratively across the Trust.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
v A welcoming and supportive school community with enthusiastic and well-behaved children.
v A dedicated and talented staff team committed to excellence in education.
v Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
v A strong ethos of collaboration and teamwork.
v A well-resourced learning environment, indoors and outdoors
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 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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Fulwell Infant School Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 359 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Fulwell Infant School Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@fulwellinfant.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01915495666
Jigsaw Learning Trust is seeking an inspirational and dedicated Deputy Headteacher to join our team at Fulwell Infants from September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and experienced leader who is passionate about Early Years and Key Stage 1 education
Arranging a visit to Fulwell Infant School Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@fulwellinfant.org.uk.
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