Deputy Headteacher


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Knottingley, WF11 9BT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	2 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Due to promotion of our current Deputy Headteacher, we have an exciting opportunity for an inspiring and experienced leader to join us and play a pivotal role in the next chapter of our school's journey.

Working closely with our Headteacher, you will share accountability for the quality of education, the wellbeing of all pupils and staff, and the school's ongoing improvement - and you will act as headteacher in their absence.

You will work alongside a fantastic team, who care deeply about our children in our fantastic school. St Botolph’s is a special place with a distinctive Christian ethos. Our school vision 'find your fantastic' permeates through every single thing that we do.

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, enthusiastic and committed Deputy Headteacher to join our team. There will be a 60% class teaching commitment (mornings and 1 afternoon), initially in either Lower Key Stage or Key Stage One dependant on experience.

Our Deputy Headteacher will:

• Shape and deliver the school's strategic vision, embedding our values of courage, joy, creativity, kindness, curiosity and empowerment in all aspects of school life

• Champion outstanding teaching and learning, leading on curriculum development and using monitoring and evaluation to drive improvement

• Lead, coach and develop staff at all career stages, building a culture of ambition, collaboration and professional growth

• Promote the welfare and wellbeing of every pupil, acting as or supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead in line with KCSIE

• Use pupil performance data with rigour and precision to evaluate impact and inform strategic decisions

• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, governors, the local authority and the wider trust network

• Model the highest standards of professional conduct and a commitment to your own continued development

We are looking for someone who brings the following:

• Proven primary school leadership experience and a sustained track record of raising pupil outcomes

• An understanding of the headteacher standards and what exceptional educational leadership looks like in practice

• The ability to inspire and motivate staff and children alike, with warmth, energy and high expectations

• Strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment, SEND and inclusion and how to translate this into excellent practice

• The confidence to deputise for the Headteacher

• A values-driven approach and the commitment to hold or work towards the NPQH

• A genuine belief that every child, regardless of background, can achieve their very best

• A sense of humour

We warmly encourage you to visit school before you apply. For further details about the role, to arrange an informal conversation with Stephanie Golding, Headteacher, or to arrange a visit to our wonderful school, please contact stephanie.golding@stbotolphs.enhanceacad.org.uk or telephone on 01977 677494.

Enhance Academy Trust has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. The Trust values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all. Applicants will need to use the link below to complete online application form.

What the school offers its staff

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a successful and forward-looking academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

As a Trust, we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples …

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services.

• GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for ouremployeesand members of their household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to paid for) can be delivered to local chemists.

• Free annual flu jab

• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

• A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing.

• Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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