Deputy Headteacher
Harlowbury Primary School, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0DX11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
8 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £61,582.00 Annually (Actual) L7
Deputy Headteacher job summary
DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER
Salary: Point 7
Working hours: Full time
Start Date: September 2026
Harlowbury Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an inspiring and motivated Deputy Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team on a permanent basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the school at a significant point in its development, as Harlowbury expands from a one-form entry school to a two-form entry school from next academic year, alongside a move into a brand-new building on the Gilden Park Estate in Harlow.
The role is intended to be non-class based; however, there may be some teaching responsibilities in the first year to support the school as it grows. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious leader to help shape the future of a growing school and contribute to its next stage of development.
Applicants must have a proven track record of raising standards, an excellent understanding and knowledge of improving outcomes for children, and leadership experience.
The postholder will lead by example, motivate others and develop strong professional relationships with all stakeholders to drive the school forward.
You will:
- be an outstanding classroom practitioner
- be an effective, organised, inspirational role model with excellent people management and interpersonal skills
- have a proven track record of leadership experience and raising standards
The school is looking for a leader with energy and enthusiasm who is ready to go the extra mile for our amazing children.
Are you dedicated and motivated professionally?
Do you have the passion and commitment to ensure our pupils are the best they can be?
We are looking for an inspirational and visible leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Deputy Headteacher in September 2026. Your prominent role in the school will mean you will work closely with the Headteacher to support colleagues across the school in developing outstanding teaching practice, harnessing the skills and enthusiasm of all staff and pupils and working in partnership with the Headteacher to drive the school forwards on its journey.
You will have the determination, enthusiasm, and ability to lead, nurture, and inspire the development of high-quality teaching and learning and the ability to motivate pupils and staff and be able to develop strong partnerships working with the school’s community.
Developed skills in strategic thinking, leading to effective planning and progress towards a clear, shared cross-phase vision is essential, as is the need to be creative and show imagination, and often good humour, in response to changing circumstances and new ideas.
Additional benefits working at Harlowbury Primary Academy:
- Two week October half term
- Competitive salary
- IT equipment relevant to the post
- A childcare nursery facility on site (under 3 years)
- A supportive team of leaders and staff
- Opportunities for growth and development
- A collaborative environment to work with colleagues across the trust
- Extensive CPD opportunities, with external courses for career development
- Working with a pastoral team, including a family liaison officer
- Membership of a generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS)
- National pay rates
- Flexible working opportunities
- Supportive special leave requests
Harlowbury Primary Academy offer a unique chance to be part of a friendly and supportive team. Being part of a primary cluster of nine schools, staff work in teams to share the responsibility for planning, with support from Trust subject leads and the Curriculum Director. High quality CPD is offered across the Trust.
The school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything they do and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community and the other local schools within NET. At Harlowbury we believe in the future development of our teachers to enable them to develop and progress their career.
Potential applicants are both welcome and encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office by telephone on 01279 421567
In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted.
NET Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process all shortlisted applicants will be subject to social media checks. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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.
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 Harlowbury Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 198 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Harlowbury Primary School website
Harlowbury Primary School first opened its doors on September 11th 1978 with only 66 children. Today we are a flourishing single form entry primary school that has an excellent Speech and Language Centre.
Our inspirational staff, rigorous leadership team and dedicated governors are committed to excellent outcomes for all our pupils and will equip them with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to be successful in their learning.
Our amazing pupils believe that they can succeed and overcome barriers to inspire others! Our staff and learning community foster and develop our approach to learning through our core values and attitudes. We aim to inspire our pupils to harness their skills and energy so that they benefit from every minute at school. We encourage children to flourish both emotionally and academically and each child is celebrated for their individuality.
Our website will give you a flavour of school life at Harlowbury and if you want to see more then please visit https://www.harlowbury.essex.sch.uk/.
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