19 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2023

  • Closing date

    14 April 2023 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    17 March 2023

Job details

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

  • View all Full timejobs - The new Deputy Headteacher will be joining an experienced and dedicated staffing group, alongside a committed governing body and PTA.

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£56,796-£62,561

What skills and experience we're looking for

Committed to the school’s focus on developing the whole child, the appointed deputy will also:

  • be a visible and accessible leader, positively engaging with parents, carers, local schools and the wider community
  • have prior senior or middle leadership experience and the ability to demonstrate a contribution to whole school improvement
  • be committed to the highest possible outcomes for all our children

support the school’s ambitious extra-curricular offer

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer:

  • the opportunity to work in a vibrant, partially open-plan school environment with engaged, inspiring and well-behaved children
  • a supportive headteacher who is committed to your ongoing professional development
  • a friendly workplace in which employees’ wellbeing is paramount


Commitment to safeguarding

Lydgate Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. We expect our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Applying for the job

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to scott@gloverrecruitment.co.uk

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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Lydgate Junior School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
480 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Phone number
0114 2669500

Lydgate Junior is a relatively large, inclusive and culturally diverse school at the heart of a supportive and welcoming community. We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative school leader to work alongside our Headteacher as part of a creative and forward thinking leadership team.

Arranging a visit to Lydgate Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@lydgate-jun.sheffield.sch.uk.

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