Deputy Headteacher
Olympic Primary, Wellingborough, NN8 3QA19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
14 March 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
14 February 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L11 - L15
What skills and experience we're looking for
DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER
Do you want to work at Northamptonshire's 2024 Primary School of the Year?
A highly motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic Deputy Head Teacher is required for Olympic Primary Academy.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Head Teacher to join our Northamptonshire team and make a positive impact in raising standards and the quality of experience for our children.
The school had outcomes in 2024 significantly above national averages for Phonics, MTC and KS2 and these are highly likely to occur again this year.
Working with the Head of School and alongside the senior leadership team, you will be based at Olympic Primary School, Wellingborough and be responsible for the operational implementation of Trust agreed strategies and processes across the school.
"We had a very successful Ofsted in January 2023 where it was shared that classrooms are calm, purposeful places. where pupils can focus on their learning. Pupils are kind towards each other. They use the school’s ‘ABC (Agree, Build, Challenge)’ strategy to discuss things in a polite and respectful manner.
"Staff are very proud to work at Olympic Primary. They recognise that the school has improved considerably since it was taken over by Lion Academy Trust."
We are seeking a Deputy Head Teacher who is:
an innovative, creative and strategic thinker
able to lead, motivate, challenge and inspire whole school communities
committed to achieving the highest possible standards of learning and teaching
dynamic and enthusiastic with the vision and energy to help lead schools to excellence
friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills and a passion for teaching
experienced in school improvement with a proven track record of success and strong leadership in developing teaching and learning.
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer you:
Bespoke CPD and professional development opportunities;
A leadership development programme focused on your personal trajectory and next steps;
Cutting-edge technology provided by partners Google and Apple;
A staff perks membership scheme providing loyalty rewards and discounts from retailers;
Any employee assistance programme that is free to all employees and their families
The successful candidate will raise expectations and aspirations, promote the Trust’s pedagogy for highly effective learning and help achieve positive outcomes for children.
We offer you a great opportunity to develop your career in a well-respected, Multi Academy Trust working with a forward thinking, vibrant and very supportive team.
Flexible working opportunities
We welcome all prospective candidates to arrange a call/ school tour with one of our senior leadership team to talk through this career opportunity.
Please contact Kayleigh Dalton (Office Manager) via school@olympicprimaryacademy.net to arrange this.
Closing date: 14th March 2025
Interview date: Expected to be held w/c 17th March 2025
Start date: September 2025
For an application pack, please email Rosie Fennymore-Birch, HR Administrator. R.fennymore-birch@olympicprimaryacademy.net
We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application.
The Lion Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.
The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and medical checks.
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.
Commitment to safeguarding
Lion Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.
The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and medical checks.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Olympic Primary
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 398 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Olympic Primary website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- r.fennymore-birch@olympicprimaryacademy.net
- Phone number
- 01933677300
Do you want to work in a school that OFSTED 2023 says this about:
Staff are very proud to work at Olympic Primary. They recognise that the school has improved considerably since it was taken over by Lion Academy Trust.
Classrooms are calm, purposeful place where pupils can focus on their learning.
Staff adapt lessons to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These changes ensure that pupils with SEND learn the full curriculum.
Arranging a visit to Olympic Primary
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email r.fennymore-birch@olympicprimaryacademy.net.
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