Deputy Headteacher
Waltham Leas Primary Academy, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN37 0NUThis job expired on 2 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
2 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 April 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, Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £57,979 - £63,888
What skills and experience we're looking for
Person Specification for Deputy Headteacher at Waltham Leas Primary Academy
The applicant will be required to safeguard and promotethe welfare of children and young people.
Selection decisions will be based on the criteria below. At each stage of the process an assessment will be made by the panel to determine the extent to which the criteria have been met and the ability to fulfil the job description for the post.
Candidates failing to meet any of the essential criteria will automatically be excluded.
The appointment panel will use a combination of assessment tools to determine each candidate’s suitability and the extent to which the criteria have been met. These assessment tools include (but are not limited to) the application form (A), supporting statement (S), information gathered during the interview process (I) and references (R).
Qualified teacher status - Essential
Degree - Essential (A)
Professional Development
Essential
Desirable
Source
Evidence of appropriate professional development for the role of deputy headteacher - Essential (A)
Has successfully undertaken appropriate Safeguarding training/ Designated Senior Person training - Essential (A)
School leadership and management experience
Evidence of direct involvement in school monitoring, self-evaluation and school improvement strategies - Essential (S,I,R)
Successful experience of leading one or more curriculum areas in the primary age range - Essential (S,I,R)
To have led a range of school initiatives - Essential (S,I,R)
Experience of working effectively within staff teams - Essential (S,I,R)
To have had responsibility for policy development and implementation - Desirable (S,I,R)
To have had experience of and ability to support other staff with their professional development (E.g. peer support, mentoring, delivering training) - Desirable (S,I,S)
Work positively with parents/carers - Essential (S,I,R)
To demonstrate an awareness of current national education policy - Essential (S,I,R)
Experience and knowledge of teaching
Experience of teaching in more than one school - Desirable (A)
To have taught in both EYFS/KS1 and KS2 - Desirable (A,S)
Thorough knowledge of whole school expectations regarding standards of teaching and learning within and across all 3 Key Stages in the primary phase - Essential (S, )I
Secure understanding of assessment strategies, data analysis and the use of assessment to accelerate progress -Essential (S, I, R)
To be able to exemplify how the needs of all pupils (SEN, Disadv, EAL) have been met through high quality teaching. -Essential (S, I, R)
Commitment to ensuring inclusion and addressing diversity positively - Essential (S, I, R)
Professional Attributes
Able to demonstrate a clear rationale for behaviour management and a proven track record of the effective implementation of a range of behaviour management strategies. -Essential (S, I, R)
Demonstrate an understanding, awareness and empathy for the needs of the pupils at Waltham Leas Primary Academy and how these could be met. -Essential (S, I)
An ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a range of audiences -Essential (S, I)
To be a leader of learning demonstrating, promoting and encouraging outstanding classroom practice. -Essential (S, I, R)
Show a good commitment to sustained attendance at work -Essential (S)
A commitment to personal professional development -Essential (S, I, R)
Ability to support and develop the vision of the school -Essential (S,I,R)
Personal Qualities
Demonstrate personal enthusiasm and commitment to leadership aimed at making a positive difference to children and young people -Essential (S, I, R)
Good sense of humour -Essential (S, I, R)
Ability to build and maintain quality relationships through interpersonal skills and effective communication with high levels of integrity and professionalism -Essential (S, I, R)
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks, make decisions and manage time effectively -Essential (S, I, R)
The ability to perform effectively under pressure -Essential (S, I, R)
Be aware of their own strengths and areas for development and listen to, and reflect constructively and act upon as appropriate, feedback from others -Essential (S, I, R)
Safeguarding
Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people -Essential (S, I, R)
The ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with young people -Essential (S, I, R)
Has up to date knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with and protection of children and young people -Essential (S, I, R)
Work proactively and co-operate with relevant agencies to protect young people - Essential (S, I, R)
Professional Skills
Each candidate will be expected to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of working within and towards the National Standards of Excellence for Headteachers.
Confidential References
Positive recommendation from all referees, including current Headteacher - Essential
Application Form and Supporting Statement
The form must be fully completed and legible. The supporting statement should be clear, concise and related to the specific post.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
A positive, friendly working environment alongside a professional, hardworking, motivated team of teachers and support staff
Excellent opportunities to develop and enhance your leadership skills on your journey to headship
Opportunities to work alongside colleagues of our Alliance partner schools
Fantastic Children!
Visits to the school are strongly recommended.
The successful postholder will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers
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.
About Waltham Leas Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 423 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Waltham Leas Primary Academy website
- Email address
- office@walthamleas.net
- Phone number
- 01472822419
We strive to ensure that Waltham Leas Primary Academy has a friendly, caring, 'family' atmosphere that offers a warm welcome to our safe, calm environment for children, staff and visitors on a daily basis.
Our children are happy and proud to be members of our school community. It is important to us that we get to know them and develop their individual potential, whether this be academic, social, emotional, or spiritual. We develop and nurture skills, values and attitudes for life so they can deal effectively with the challenges that they will face in life. To this end, we focus on and encourage the development of such attributes as self-esteem, respect, tolerance, empathy, perseverance and sense of commitment.
We believe that learning should be fun and exciting, so to enable this, our mission is to offer the highest standards of education, based on a curriculum that is designed around the children's needs, and motivates and encourages them in memorable learning experiences. This is delivered by a highly skilled staff, who have high expectations of the pupils.
We expect the highest quality of behaviour from the pupils. Their achievements are celebrated, whether they be academic, sporting or artistic. To enrich their experience further, we offer a range of extra-curricular activities, both before and after the school day, appealing to the interests of the children.
The web of relationships that are always to be found in a school, are pivotal to our work and are greatly valued. The support, engagement and encouragement of parents is vitally important in enabling us to do our best for the children, and this is enhanced further by a number of other partnerships with a range of agencies. We are very proud to be an active member of our local community.
We also work closely with a group of local schools to further improve the opportunities we offer for the pupils in our care.
Our endeavours have brought about a number of awards and statuses. We hold the PSQM (Science Quality Mark), Music Mark Award, the Silver Healthy Places standard, Gold Sports Mark and more recently Eco Schools Award. We have also been designated as a Centre for Excellence for Personal Finance in Education (PfEG) and have the National Online Safety Accreditation.
Arranging a visit to Waltham Leas Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@walthamleas.net.
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