Deadline is tomorrow

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    11 May 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    25 April 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Deputy headteacher

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Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Leadership Pay Range L5-L9

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Deputy Headteacher (KS2 Class Teacher & Whole-School Teaching & Learning Lead)

32.5 hours per week, Full time 

Permanent 

Leadership Payscale 5-9

All Year Round – 52.143 Weeks

Are you an inspirational leader and outstanding KS2 practitioner looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity?

St Luke and St Philip’s is a vibrant and successful Church of England Primary Academy committed to providing an exceptional education for all our pupils. We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our school.

The Role:

This is a unique opportunity to combine your passion for teaching with strategic leadership.

You will:

  • Teach a class within Key Stage 2, maintaining the highest standards of teaching and learning.
  • Lead and develop teaching and learning across the whole school, ensuring consistent excellence in classroom practice.
  • Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning, providing support and guidance to staff.
  • Lead on curriculum development, implementation, and assessment.
  • Analyse data to identify trends and inform school improvement strategies.
  • Contribute to the strategic leadership and management of the school, working closely with the Headteacher.
  • Deputise for the Headteacher as required.
  • Lead professional development initiatives to enhance staff expertise.
  • Contribute to the school's self-evaluation and improvement planning.
  • Support the safeguarding and well-being of all pupils.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is an outstanding and experienced KS2 teacher with a proven track record of success.
  • Possesses strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
  • Has a deep understanding of the national curriculum and assessment practices.
  • Is passionate about raising standards and improving outcomes for all pupils.
  • Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Is committed to their own professional development and the development of others.
  • Has the ability to analyse data effectively to drive improvement.
  • Is a team player with a positive and proactive approach.
  • Has knowledge of current educational legislation and best practice.

We can offer you:

  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils.
  • Excellent professional development opportunities.
  • A dedicated and enthusiastic team of staff.
  • A welcoming and inclusive school community.
  • Motivated and experienced Governing Committee and Central Trust team.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family
  • Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
  • Cycle to work scheme

Don’t miss the opportunity to find out more about us by visiting our website.

Potential candidates for this role are strongly encouraged to visit the school or to contact us for an informal conversation.

Closing date: Sunday 11th May at 11:59pm

Proposed interview date: Week Commencing Monday 19th May 2025

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

 Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.

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 are not accepted.

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About St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
210 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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