Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
Deputy Headteacher
Salary: L10 - L14
We are looking for a dynamic and effective leader who will bring their own passion and enthusiasm to our school.
Vacancy Information
Pudsey Bolton Royd is a vibrant 2-form entry primary school on the Leeds Bradford border. The school has approximately 440 pupils on roll and a 52-place nursery offering 3-year-old provision. We serve a highly multi-cultural community with 11 different ethnic groups represented. There are 21 first languages (other than English) spoken by our pupils. The school is in an area with a high deprivation factor with 27% of pupils eligible for Pupil Premium. We have a strong commitment to our growing number of children with SEND and significant SEND. We are incredibly proud of the work we do for children with additional needs and the dedication that goes into ensuring that all of our pupils achieve and have a sense of belonging.
Community is the heart of our school and we have worked hard to raise our profile in the locality. Our staff team, leaders and governors are proud of going above and beyond for Pudsey Bolton Royd and commitment amongst our team is high. We maintain the highest standards for all our children. We embrace diversity, celebrate difference and are passionate in striving for attainment and progress for all.
Important qualities are:
A proactive, aspirational and transformative strategic leader.
A commitment to making a positive difference to children’s lives
A confident and collaborative team player with both the ability to develop others and the humility to learn from others.
A leader that brings initiative, energy and drive to continue the improvement journey
Maintains effective positive communication skills to deal with all stakeholders, including children
An inclusive and child-centred leader
An ability to track, analyse and interpret data in order to secure highly ambitious standards for all pupils.
This position at Pudsey Bolton Royd offers:
Enthusiastic and well-behaved children
A highly motivated team of qualified, trained and capable staff, both in teaching and support, dedicated to ensuring an engaging and wide curriculum-based learning experience, with optimal outcomes for every child
A supportive, solution focussed SLT with an emphasis on working as a Team.
A well-managed building and budget
Effective and supportive local partnerships.
A committed, knowledgeable and motivated governing body
Positive working relationship with the local authority
An effective induction for the successful candidate
If you are interested in joining the leadership of our school taking it to the next stage of its development, we would love to hear from you. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit please request by email at emma.frost@pudseyboltonroyd.org
For more information, please look on our website
To request an application pack, please email: janet.spencer@pudseyboltonroyd.org
The closing date for applications is Thursday 24th September 2026
Shortlisting will take place from Friday 25th September 2026
Assessments and interviews will take place on 8th & 9th October 2026
Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.