Deputy Headteacher

Kings Oak Primary, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 8TX

48 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  27 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: L12-L16
• Additional allowances:

  L12-L16

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Thank you for your interest in the role of Deputy Headteacher at Kings Oak Primary.

Waterton Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a skilled and committed Deputy Headteacher to join the leadership team at Kings Oak Primary School in Wombwell, Barnsley.

From 1 April 2026, the Trust comprises 16 primary schools, two independent special schools and five pre-schools across Wakefield and Barnsley. Kings Oak Primary joined the Trust in September 2026. As part of the Trust, staff and pupils benefit from strong professional networks and opportunities to work together across schools.

The Deputy Headteacher will play a central role in strengthening leadership, supporting staff development and securing consistent practice across the school. Working closely with the Co-Headteachers and Trust leaders, the successful candidate will help build a strong culture, maintain high expectations and support continued improvement.

This role would suit an experienced leader who is ready to take on wider responsibility and who is committed to improving outcomes for all pupils. We are looking for someone who leads with clarity, builds strong relationships and has the determination to make a positive difference every day.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Warm Regards.

Dave Dickinson OBE

CEO

Interested candidates are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged to visit Kings Oak Primary Academy prior to applying. We are offering several open days for you to look around the school. These are:

Thursday 16th April 2026 - 2:30pm

Friday 17th April 2026 - 11:00am-12:00pm

Thursday 23rd April 2026 - 2:00pm

Friday 24th April 2026 - 2:00pm

If you are unable to attend one of the above sessions, please contact the school office on 01226 272740 to arrange an alternative date and time.

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 Kings Oak Primary

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 500 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kings Oak Primary website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kings-oak-primary-learning-centre-barnsley

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