Deputy Headteacher
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5EPThis job expired on 22 February 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
22 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 January 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L5-9
What skills and experience we're looking for
This appointment marks the beginning of a new and more stable chapter for the school, built on consistent leadership, clear structures and predictable routines. We are excited to work alongside a new leadership team to shape an aspirational vision that is ambitious for pupils, staff and families, and rooted in high expectations for all. This is an opportunity not to fix a school in difficulty, but to co-create a strong, purposeful culture, embed what works well, and build sustainable systems that deliver the very best outcomes for our community. We are seeking a leader who are motivated by long-term impact, collaboration and the chance to help define the future direction of the school
Core Purpose:
To assist the Headteacher with the management and organisation of the
school in achieving the highest standards of pupil achievement and school efficiency, and
deputise effectively in the absence of the Headteacher both at short notice and over a
longer term.
The Deputy Headteacher will have delegated responsibilities which are both school wide
and of considerable weight. This will be in addition to carrying out the professional duties
of a teacher other than a Headteacher.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- To play a major role under the direction of the Headteacher in formulating the aims and
objectives of the school, establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved,
managing staff and resources to achieve the aims and objectives of the school and
monitor progress toward their achievement.
- Undertake the professional duties of the Deputy Headteacher reasonably delegated to
you by the Headteacher.
- If the Headteacher is absent, the Deputy Headteacher will deputise, as directed by the
Governing Board in the event of their absence from the school. This is a professional
expectation of Deputy Headteachers under the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions
Document (STPCD).
- In partnership with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, provide professional
leadership and management of Teaching and Learning throughout the school.
- To attend Governing Body meetings and sub committee meetings as necessary.
- To provide professional leadership and management of School Development Plan
priorities.
What the school offers its staff
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 Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 281 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School website
- Email address
- business.manager@groveroad.n-yorks.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01423 506060
Grove Road is one of the most diverse maintained primary schools in North Yorkshire and as such we can offer many opportunities for professional development and to gain a wide range of experience.
Arranging a visit to Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email business.manager@groveroad.n-yorks.sch.uk.
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