Deputy Headteacher
Stanbury Village School, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 0HA34 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
29 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
26 March 2026
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, part time: Monday to Thursday - 0.8 or Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L1 to L4
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who will:
Be an exceptional, inspirational classroom practitioner with a proven track record of
securing high-quality teaching, raising standards, and modelling excellence across the
school.
Use evidence informed practice to guide decision-making, improve outcomes, and lead
whole school improvement with clarity and purpose.
Hold unwavering ambition for the school, its pupils, its staff and the wider community,
demonstrating the drive, optimism and moral purpose required to achieve excellence.
Have a strong track record of leading and embedding sustainable change, including
curriculum, inclusion or school improvement projects, and rigorously evaluating their
impact on pupil outcomes.
Demonstrate expertise in mentoring and coaching colleagues at all career stages,
nurturing talent, developing strengths and building capacity across the school.
Think and act strategically, showing resilience, sound judgement and the ability to
prioritise effectively in a fast-paced leadership role.
Be a champion for safeguarding, inclusion and diversity, ensuring statutory responsibilities
are met and that all children feel safe, supported and valued.
Be an articulate and influential communicator, able to build strong professional
relationships and foster partnerships within and beyond the school as a system leader.
Be a positive, collaborative team player who lives and promotes the values, ethos and
ambitions of the school.
Work in close partnership with the Headteacher to drive improvement, shape strategic
direction and secure exceptional outcomes for all pupils
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
Exceptional mentorship and support including a strong commitment to ongoing
professional growth.
An ambitious, dedicated and highly skilled staff team that values teamwork, trust and
professional excellence.
Clear opportunities for career progression within a forward-thinking leadership team that
nurtures talent and invests in future leaders.
Exemplary pupils who are motivated, curious and eager to learn, making Stanbury a truly
rewarding place to work every day.
Further information about the job
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
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 Stanbury Village School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 113 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Stanbury Village School website
- Email address
- recruitment@stanbury.bradford.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01535642270
Stanbury Village School is at the heart of the Bronte country and plays a fundamental role in the local community. We are a half form entry primary school who pride ourselves on the caring and nurturing environment where each member of the Stanbury family feels loved, cared for and valued. Families choose us because of our caring ethos, excellent behaviour and consistently strong outcomes.
Arranging a visit to Stanbury Village School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stanbury.bradford.sch.uk.
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