Deputy Headteacher (Non Teaching)
Park Primary School, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH44 5RN6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st January 2026, or sooner by mutual agreement
Closing date
4 July 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
5 June 2025
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: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L9-L13 (£60,644 to £66,919)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Headteacher and Governing Body of Park Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic, and talented non-teaching Deputy Headteacher to join our team on 1st January 2026, or sooner by mutual agreement.
We are looking for a strategic and inspirational leader with a proven track record in working with others to lead successful school improvement and drive high standards.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading teaching and learning throughout the school, supporting the Headteacher to ensure the highest possible quality of education and standards across all phases.
We are in pursuit of a leader with the passion and vision to build on our many strengths, nurturing a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within our vibrant school community. If you are a dedicated educator with a love of learning and a desire to make a difference, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our school.
The successful candidate will:
- Be an experienced and effective school leader with a proven impact on raising standards
- Be a confident and inspirational leader of teaching and learning, with experience across the primary age range
- Have a strong understanding of curriculum design and innovation
- Demonstrate a deep commitment to inclusive education and the diverse needs of all learners
- Be passionate about developing a love of learning across the curriculum
- Have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Be flexible, reliable, and a highly effective team player
The successful applicant will also support the Headteacher in delivering:
- Strategic Leadership: contributing to whole-school improvement and development
- Academic Excellence: ensuring all pupils achieve their full potential
- Wider School Outcomes: supporting personal, social, and emotional development
- Culture and Values: promoting our school ethos of School, Family, Community - Together
- Innovation: encouraging creative, research-informed approaches to learning and teaching
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- A proactive and supportive Headteacher and Governing Body, committed to developing all staff
- A caring, engaged, and proactive school community
- A superb, well-resourced school environment
- A strong commitment to your ongoing professional development
- Enthusiastic, curious children who love to learn
- A dedicated and welcoming staff team
Further details about the role
Interviews will take place during week commencing Monday 14th July 2025
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged on one of the following tours:
- Friday 13th June at 9am
- Friday 13th June at 2pm
- Monday 23rd June at 4pm
- Wednesday 25th June at 4pm
Please contact our Business Manager, Helen Tickell, on 0151-638-6008 ext. 4 to book a visit
Application forms and supporting letters should be emailed to recruitment@park.wirral.sch.uk CVs will not be accepted.
Park Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.
Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, as part of our pre-employment due diligence, we will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates. This will include social media websites and video platforms. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@park.wirral.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Park Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 433 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Park Primary School website
- Email address
- businessmanager@park.wirral.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01516386008
Two form entry LA maintained primary school.
Arranging a visit to Park Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email businessmanager@park.wirral.sch.uk.
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