Deputy Headteacher

Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 3LA

33 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £61,534 and £67,898
• Pay scale: L8 to L12

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for candidates who:

• have an exceptional knowledge and understanding of what constitutes excellent quality of teaching and learning
• are excellent classroom practitioners and can support others to improve
• recognise the importance of assessment in driving outcomes for our children
• have effectively led school improvement
• have a proven track record of effective monitoring and evaluation, providing high quality feedback to support the development of others
• will actively contribute to the continued development of our dedicated and professional staff team
• demonstrate strong career aspirations with an appetite for working in an exciting learning environment
• have proven experience across KS1 and KS2
• have an in-depth knowledge of the Ofsted framework
• use educational research and evidence-informed approaches in their practice
• have a strong knowledge of the primary curriculum
• have a strong knowledge and understanding of leading in a church school
• have strong interpersonal and communication skills
• demonstrate integrity, resilience, passion and a determination to make a difference to the lives of all children.

This post offers an exciting opportunity for you to:

• develop yourself as a professional and leader in a forward-thinking and outward-looking academy
• work with fantastic children who have a huge thirst for learning and enjoy the opportunities school has to offer
• lead in the on-going development of our highly successful academy
• work in an academy with high expectations and a strong culture
• join an extremely professional and highly skilled staff team who collectively aim for the same ambitions
• work with a supportive governing body
• embrace the culture and ethos of our church academy
• access high quality training and networking through LEAD Teaching School Hub and the Diocese
• be part of the Attendance and Behaviour Hub Programmes and be a key player in supporting schools within the East Midlands.

Visits are available on the following dates:

• 23rd March 11am and 2pm
• 25th March 4pm
• 30th March 9.30am and 4pm
• 31st March 9.30am and 4pm

What the school offers its staff

• Competitive Salary All roles (except apprentices) offer a minimum hourly rate above National Living Wage, with salary progression
• Pension Scheme Teacher’s Pension Scheme with generous minimum employer contribution of 28.68%
• Professional development Individual development plus high-quality professional development from LEAD Teaching School Hub and the Diocese.
• Flu vaccinations Free seasonal flu vaccinations for employees who are not otherwise eligible, ensuring health and well-being.
• Employee Assistant Program Free 24/7 support for employees offering counselling and resources for emotional, financial and legal issues.
• Occupational Health Free services available to support employee well-being and promote a healthy work environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Welton St Mary’s Church of England Primary Academy and play an important role in our relentless drive for continued success. This post offers a fantastic chance to become part of an exceptional team in our ambitious and forward-thinking Academy serving a thriving and supportive community. We are therefore looking for an inspiring, driven and dedicated professional, taking the next step in their leadership journey, to contribute wholeheartedly to the direction of the Academy. The Deputy Headteacher will work closely with, and support, the Headteacher, providing strategic and operational leadership to help realise the school’s vision, priorities, and ongoing improvement as we strive for excellence. Whilst there is no regular teaching commitment, there will be the expectation for some teaching depending on the needs of the school. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced school leader who is also an excellent classroom practitioner and wants to have a key role in the school’s future development.

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

Welton St Mary’s Church of England Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to the following checks where relevant: childcare disqualification, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with Children’s Barred List (DBS), medical, online and social media searches, prohibition from teaching, Right to Work, satisfactory references and suitability to work with children. All Pre employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 394 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy website
• Email address: vacancies@welton-st-marys.lincs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01673 860339
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/welton-st-mary-s-church-of-england-primary-academy

Welcome from the Headteacher:

It is a great privilege to be the Headteacher of Welton St Mary’s Church of England Primary Academy. Welton St Mary’s is a wonderful school- a thriving learning community – where every child is encouraged to discover and nurture his and her special gifts and talents through a stimulating curriculum.

We have a very committed and dedicated team of staff who work incredibly hard to provide a safe and secure environment where every child can learn, flourish and thrive – academically, emotionally, socially, physically and spiritually. We aim to give each and every child the best experiences possible to enable them to grow into confident, responsible and successful adults, knowing that if they work hard to do the very best they can, they can aspire to be whatever they want to be.

We are fortunate to receive tremendous support from our parents and carers. The home- school partnership is one of exceptional importance to us as we firmly believe that this is the key to ensuring successful learning for each and every child.

The continued success of our school is dependent upon the strength of the partnerships we build with everyone in our school community including local preschools, secondary schools and St Mary’s Church. Each of these partnerships is built on a basis of mutual trust and understanding enabling us all work together for our children.

At Welton St Mary’s each and every child’s happiness and success is at the heart of all that we do.
I look forward to welcoming you to Welton St Mary’s Church of England Primary Academy where you can see why our school is so special.

Together we care, learn and thrive.

Mrs N Gough
Headteacher

As an inclusive Christian community we value each person, seeking to release everyone’s full potential as promised by Jesus Christ. We seek to provide a safe, inspiring and creative learning environment providing opportunities for all to flourish. Through challenge, support and care, we strive for excellence in all that we do; always building on the foundations of shared values with consistently high expectations rooted in God’s love. Together we are encouraged to be agents of positive change in this world.

Arranging a visit to Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@welton-st-marys.lincs.sch.uk.

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