Full Time Permanent Deputy Headteacher
Newlaithes Infant School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6DX10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
19 May 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
6 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L1 to L5
What skills and experience we're looking for
Newlaithes Nursery & Infant School is a successful two-form entry Infant school with a friendly, vibrant school community. Following the promotion of our current deputy to headteacher, the governors would like to appoint an outstanding classroom practitioner, with successful leadership experience, to join their dedicated team as deputy headteacher from September 2025.
Our school councillors say, “We would like someone who:
- can make learning fun and exciting.
- is kind, happy and always smiling.
- can read stories with funny voices.
- is strict, but not too strict, and is fair to everyone.
- we will always remember.”
We are looking for someone who:
- is an excellent practitioner, with high expectations of children’s achievements, attainment and behaviour;
- has the ability to lead and inspire others;
- has evidence of successful implementation of school improvement;
- is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils and staff;
- can think creatively and strategically to bring about positive, fun learning experiences for children.
- is able to communicate effectively and has excellent interpersonal skills;
- has proven experience with pupils with SEND.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- fabulous children who want to learn and succeed.
- a spacious and well-resourced working environment.
- a school committed to Continuing Professional Development for all staff.
- a thriving and successful school focused on high achievement for all pupils.
- a supportive and dedicated team of staff, governors and parents.
- a warm and welcoming school and a happy staffroom!
Further details about the role
Visits to school are welcomed. If you would like to look around please telephone to make an appointment 01228 525756.
Please ensure you use the correct application form which is available to download from our school website www.newinf.cumbria.sch.uk in the news and events section. Please read the guidance notes carefully. Applications can be emailed to secretary@newinf.cumbria.sch.uk. The closing date for completed applications is 3.00pm on Monday 19th May. Interviews will be held on Thursday 22nd/ Friday 23rd May.
Commitment to safeguarding
Newlaithes Nursery & Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and receipt of professional references.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to secretary@newinf.cumbria.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
About Newlaithes Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 211 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Newlaithes Infant School website
- Email address
- secretary@newinf.cumbria.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01228 525756
“Be happy. Learn. Be proud”
The school is situated in the Morton area, West of Carlisle. Our catchment area contains a mixture of private and social housing. We are immediate neighbours with Newlaithes Junior School, with whom we maintain good links.
The school was opened in 1965. There are two classes in each year group. The classrooms are grouped in pairs around the Hall, each pair having a separate entrance and its own toilet block. There is a separate computing suite for 15 children, a kitchen for cookery sessions, a library and break out areas for group work. The grounds include a tarmac play area, a
climbing frame known as ‘The Treehouse’, an adventure trail, ‘Quiet Area’ and an all year Multi Use Games Area. The Foundation Stage has a separate fenced area for outdoor play.
In September 2017 we opened our own nursery with its own outside area.
Arranging a visit to Newlaithes Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email secretary@newinf.cumbria.sch.uk.
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