Deputy Headteacher

Vacancy Summary

Exceptional Deputy Headteacher required for Easter 2026

(or sooner if possible)

L7 - L11

Ley Top Primary School is on an exciting journey and is looking to recruit an exceptional Deputy Headteacher who is passionate and skilled in enabling staff and children to develop educationally and personally. Our school deserves the best, so we are looking to recruit the best. If you think that is you, we want to hear from you. If you feel you can help make Ley Top Primary School irresistible for the children, families and your colleagues keep reading!

Vacancy Information

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of Senior Leadership in a Primary School and can demonstrate how they have supported the Headteacher to deliver sustainable school improvement
• Is committed to raising standards and developing a culture of irresistibility for children, colleagues and families
• Is ambitious for all staff and children and willing to go the extra mile to create ‘moments that matter’
• Is passionate about inclusion and promoting equality of opportunity for all children
• Is a strong role model for all members of the school community and leads by example
• Is committed to supporting children to be ready, respectful and responsible both within school and in the community
• Has a strong understanding of curriculum design and the importance of adapting it to the context of the community
• Has the energy and drive to support a rapid improvement journey whilst supporting staff wellbeing
• Is organised and agile to developing priorities
• Is approachable and dedicated to forming excellent relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Is committed to achieving the very best outcomes, progress and behaviour for all children and colleagues
• Is committed to immersing themselves in every area of school life

We can offer you:

• The chance to make a real difference to children, families and colleagues and shape the future of the school
• A team, including a dedicated middle leadership team,which is ambitious for all members of the school and a Governing Body who is dedicated to the development of the school
• Enthusiastic, friendly and well–motivated children who love to learn
• Professional development opportunities to support career progression including through our close links with School Improvement Advisors and collaboration with local learning groups
• A commitment to supporting work life balance

If you are a dynamic and compassionate leader, inspired by the opportunity to make a genuine difference in children’s lives and ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we warmly invite you to apply. As part of the recruitment process, a visit to the candidate’s current school will be undertaken, further information will be provided to successful applicants following shortlisting.

Ley Top Primary School prides itself on being a diverse and inclusive employer, a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage and welcome applications from everyone. 

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the School Business Manager, Miss Steph Carney, to arrange a visit and meet the Headteacher, Mr Stuart Gawthorpe, who will show you around school. 

Visits will take place at 4pm on Wednesday 19th November 2025 and Tuesday 25th December 2025, 1pm on Thursday 20th November 2025 or 10am on Monday 24th November 2025.

Closing Date: 9am, Thursday 4th December 2025

In line with the immigration Act 2016; the Government has created a duty to ensure that all Public Authority staff working in customer facing roles can speak fluent English to an appropriate standard.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974(amended 2020); pre-employment checks will be carried out and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant check with statutory bodies.

We are strongly committed to safeguarding children and all posts are subject to thorough safeguarding checks in line with Keeping children safe in Education 2025.

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