- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 60 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wykeham Church of England Primary School website
Deputy Headteacher
More than one location, North Yorkshire local authority13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £51,773 to £57,137 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Hackness and Wykeham Church of England Primary Schools are seeking an inspiring, dedicated, and forward-thinking Deputy Headteacher to join our thriving and inclusive school community with our core Christian Values at the heart of all that we do.
We are delighted to present this opportunity for an exceptional and inspiring experienced senior leader to work across two schools, as a Deputy Headteacher with timetabled teaching time at Hackness C of E Primary School.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for all pupils and making a real difference, and supporting staff to deliver the highest standards of teaching and learning.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support the Headteacher in leading the strategic development and day to day leadership and management of the school
- Drive improvements in teaching, learning, and curriculum delivery, ensuring high standards across the phases and the two schools.
- Lead and develop staff through coaching, mentoring, and professional development
- Monitor pupil progress and implement strategies to raise attainment and achievement
- Promote a strong culture of safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion
- Contribute to school self-evaluation and improvement planning
- Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, and the wider community
- Promote a positive, inclusive and values driven school culture.
- Timetabled teaching time.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Leadership experience in a school setting
- A proven track record of raising standards and improving outcomes for pupils
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- The ability to inspire, motivate, and develop staff and pupils alike
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
- A strong network of experienced school leaders and mentors to support your leadership journey.
- Tailored CPD and leadership development opportunities to help you grow and excel.
- A culture of collaboration, with schools working together to share best practices and drive improvement.
- A focus on well-being, ensuring you feel supported, valued, and empowered to make a difference.
- Access to trust-wide resources, expertise, and strategic leadership to help you lead with confidence.
- A loving, nurturing community, where everyone learns, lives and grows together with Christian values inspiring all that we do.
- Learning, living and growing in God’s world
- Courage, love, respect, friendship, perseverance
Hackness and Wykeham C of E Primary Schools have nurturing relationships at its core, ensuring that children feel safe, happy and valued as individuals, where children are able to achieve their absolute potential. Learning is engaging and inspiring and we have exceptionally high expectations for our children.
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
This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYCC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About the schools
- Email address
- HR@elevatemat.org
School Details
Wykeham Church of England Primary School
Hackness Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 55 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hackness Church of England Primary School website
Arranging a visit to North Yorkshire local authority
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@elevatemat.org.
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