Headteacher

Deighton Gates Primary School, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 7XL

33 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  14 April 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  12 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L12-18

What skills and experience we're looking for

Deighton Gates Primary School is a single form entry primary school located in Wetherby, a small market town close to Leeds. We are proud of our strong and inclusive school community in which children are supported and encouraged to reach their potential. This is exemplified by our school motto “Excellence for All”. We are looking for the right individual who shares in our vision and has the ambition and skills to lead us and build on our success.

We are looking for:

• a visible, committed, and experienced leader who will fulfil the vision and values of the school
• a leader who will continue to drive innovative school improvement, founded on sound pedagogical research and recognising our “whole child” approach to education
• a passionate individual who will shape our school provision to meet the needs of all our children and keep our learners happy, healthy, and safe
• a leader with the expertise to engage all staff, empowering them and supporting their own personal development to achieve our common goals
• a practical and pragmatic individual who leads the staff team by example

Our new Headteacher will bring:

• innovative, strategic, and empowering leadership skills with a vision that inspires and motivates others
• the energy and creativity to further develop our broad and inclusive curriculum at the same time as maintaining existing practices that are working effectively
• a commitment to embedding achievement for all pupils, including those who have Special Education Needs, and to ensure their needs are met
• high expectations of all pupils in their attainment, behaviour and attendance and the skills needed to translate these expectations into pupils achieving their full potential
• a recognition of the need to support the wellbeing of pupils and staff to maintain a happy and successful school community
• the ability to listen to and communicate clearly with all stakeholders, including staff, pupils, parents and the governing body
• a demonstrable track record of developing and supporting a team to meet the high expectations required and unlocking their personal potential
• an organised and efficient approach to overseeing the administration and finances of the school

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer:

• children who are happy, respectful, eager to learn and proud to contribute to the Deighton Gates school community
• a dedicated and hardworking staff teamwith a wide range of experiencewho are keen to build on the school’s existing strengths
• a supportivegoverning body committed toenabling theongoing success of the schoolwith regular monitoring
• a caring and inclusive ethos where everyone is valued
• supportive and caring parents and community
• strong partnerships with other schools as part of the Wharfe Valley Learning Partnership
• an induction process supported by the Governing Body and the Local Authority
• a supportive Local Authority including Learning Improvement advisors, consultants and other services

Further details about the role

For more information on our school, please look on our website: www.deightongates.leeds.sch.uk

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact the chair of governors – David Thornton on david.thornton@deightongates.leeds.sch.uk

You are warmly invited to visit our school and are welcome to come and find out more about us, show rounds are available on Wednesday 19th March at 2pm and Thursday 27th March at 4pm

Alternative days may be possible please contact the School Business Manager to arrange a convenient time:

To book a visit please contact Krissie Bamforth (School Business Manager) on 01937 584 359 or email recruitment@deightongates.leeds.sch.uk

The closing date for applications: Wednesday 9th April (5pm)

Shortlisting will take place: Monday 14th April

Assessments and interviews will take place on 24th & 25th April

To request a recruitment and application pack please emaileduc.headteacher@leeds.gov.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, staff and visitors. In order to sustain high levels of safeguarding, visitors and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to educ.headteacher@leeds.gov.uk

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About Deighton Gates Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Deighton Gates Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@deightongates.leeds.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01937 584359
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/deighton-gates-primary-school

Deighton Gates is a successful and popular primary school in the market town of Wetherby. We are committed to providing the highest standards of learning and are proud of our achievements (visit our website www.deightongates.leeds.sch.uk for more information).

Arranging a visit to Deighton Gates Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@deightongates.leeds.sch.uk.

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