Deputy Headteacher

Vacancy Summary

Deputy Headteacher

Salary Grade: L1 – L4 (Permanent)

Working pattern: 0.8 – Monday to Thursday or Full Time

Start date: September 2026

Vacancy Information

We are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who will:

• Be an exceptional, inspirational classroom practitioner with a proven track record of securing high-quality teaching, raising standards, and modelling excellence across the school.
• Use evidence informed practice to guide decision-making, improve outcomes, and lead whole school improvement with clarity and purpose.
• Hold unwavering ambition for the school, its pupils, its staff and the wider community, demonstrating the drive, optimism and moral purpose required to achieve excellence.
• Have a strong track record of leading and embedding sustainable change, including curriculum, inclusion or school improvement projects, and rigorously evaluating their impact on pupil outcomes.
• Demonstrate expertise in mentoring and coaching colleagues at all career stages, nurturing talent, developing strengths and building capacity across the school.
• Think and act strategically, showing resilience, sound judgement and the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced leadership role.
• Be a champion for safeguarding, inclusion and diversity, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met and that all children feel safe, supported and valued.
• Be an articulate and influential communicator, able to build strong professional relationships and foster partnerships within and beyond the school as a system leader.
• Be a positive, collaborative team player who lives and promotes the values, ethos and ambitions of the school.
• Work in close partnership with the Headteacher to drive improvement, shape strategic direction and secure exceptional outcomes for all pupils.

In return we can offer you: 

• Exceptional mentorship and support including a strong commitment to ongoing professional growth.
• An ambitious, dedicated and highly skilled staff team that values teamwork, trust and professional excellence.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a forward-thinking leadership team that nurtures talent and invests in future leaders.
• Exemplary pupils who are motivated, curious and eager to learn, making Stanbury a truly rewarding place to work every day.

If you would like to learn more about our unique school, visits are strongly encouraged. 

We warmly invite you to arrange a visit by contacting our Business Manager, Mrs Harrison, via the school office using the details below. This will give you the opportunity to meet the Headteacher, our wonderful pupils, and see first-hand why Stanbury is such a special place.
Email: office@stanbury.bradford.sch.uk
Telephone: 01535 642270

Closing Date: 9am, 29th April 2026

Stanbury Village School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children. All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.

Applicants will be subject to an online search if shortlisted. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.

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