Deputy Headteacher

Irby Primary School, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 4UR

38 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  16 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £60,145.00 - £67,898.00 Annually (Actual)

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust and our School Governing Body wish to appoint a highly motivated, experienced and committed school leader to join the leadership team of Irby Primary School from September 2026.

We are seeking candidates who:

are exemplary classroom practitioners with a passion for teaching and learning.

are effective communicators with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, who can lead by example to secure positive outcomes across the school.

have high expectations, a clear vision of educational excellence and the professional drive and motivation to see school priorities come to fruition.

are highly effective leaders with the ability to motivate and inspire pupils, colleagues and parents.

show a positive and caring attitude to all children.

have proven ability in raising standards and a commitment to continuous school improvement.

show a deep commitment to the vision and values of Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust, including playing a collaborative part across the Trust and representing the school at Trust events and training.

are willing to go the extra mile for the staff and families of Irby Primary School.

Closing date: Thursday 23rd April at 12 noon

Short listing: Thursday 23rd April at 12 noon

Lesson Observations: Week beginning 27th April 2026

Afternoon Visit (for shortlisted candidates): Thursday 7th May 2026

Interview Dates (for shortlisted candidates): Friday 8th May 2026

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and will be conducted by the Headteacher, Nic McHale. Please email schooloffice@irby.wirral.sch.uk to book onto one of the visits detailed below:

Wednesday 25th March at 4pm

Thursday 26th March at 9am

Tuesday 14th April at 4pm

Friday 17th April at 9am

Please apply on My New Term and include a supporting letter, referencing the M23. No more than two A4 sides please.

Irby Primary School is an Academy which is part of the Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and will follow a stringent vetting and induction process.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Irby Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 251 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Irby Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/irby-primary-school-wirral

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