Deputy Headteacher
Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 4PT27 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: Full-time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L9-L13
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
- Be a highly adaptable, positive and solution-focused leader
- Demonstrate strong expertise in leading continuous provision across EYFS and KS1
- Set and uphold high expectations that inspire, challenge and nurture every child
- Build strong, professional relationships with children, staff and parents
- Show relentless commitment to our mission that every child thrives
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- A high-quality and ambitious CPD programme
- Access to the School Advisory Service, including GP, counselling and physiotherapy support, alongside wellbeing services
- Access to the Vivup employee benefits package, including discounts and car leasing
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and opportunities for connection and community
Further information about the job
This is an exciting time for our school. We are on a clear journey of improvement and are seeking a highly motivated, values-driven leader to help take Newlaithes to the next level.
Our vision is simple but ambitious: a school where excellence is a habit; where high standards are matched by high levels of joy; where the magic of childhood is protected and celebrated; and where every child receives the education they deserve.
This work begins in the Early Years. The Deputy Headteacher will play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening our EYFS and Key Stage 1 provision. The role includes a 0.5 teaching commitment in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2.
Our vision is to achieve excellence and to create something truly magical. We want our EYFS and KS1 to be one intentional, progressive journey matching children's level of development and using the best of EYFS practice to develop an innovative yet rigorous approach to teaching in KS1. As the Deputy Headteacher, you will unite the EYFS and KS1 teams to harness the power of collaboration and develop a truly world-class curriculum.
At the heart of Newlaithes is a deep commitment to relationships and belonging. We are building a culture where every member of our community - children, staff and families - feels seen, supported and valued. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, faiths and experiences.
We strongly encourage visits. Please call 0113 258 8645 to arrange to come to see us.
9:30am to 10:30am on Thursday 26th March
5:00pm to 6:00pm on Monday 30th March
9:30am to 10:30am on Wednesday 1stApril
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 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 Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 419 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School website
- Email address
- hello@stf.newlaithes.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0113 258 8645
Horsforth Newlaithes is a vibrant and happy learning community with over 400 children aged from 4-11. We are a two-form entry school with extensive, well-cared for grounds, superbly located in a quiet part of Horsforth, on the outskirts of the city of Leeds.
Newlaithes is proud of its reputation as a caring and successful school which balances academic achievement with a nurturing and caring environment. The governors of the school are incredibly proud of the curriculum on offer which celebrates diversity, community, democracy and the environment. The school is part of the Horsforth Cluster, which works together to ensure consistently high standards of teaching and learning and we were rated ‘Good’ in the Ofsted inspection of July 2023.
Arranging a visit to Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hello@stf.newlaithes.co.uk.
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