Deputy Headteacher
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Heywood, OL10 1DG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 28 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
• Has high expectations and is highly ambitious for all children regardless of their background or ability
• Has a strong commitment to inclusive practice, with a passion for removing barriers to learning and ensuring every pupil achieves their full potential.
• Has a proven track record of achieving strong outcomes by being an excellent classroom practitioner across the primary age range
• Has a significant and successful track record of improving the quality of education through their leadership
• Has the ability to inspire and motivate staff to secure the very best outcomes for all
• Is enthusiastic, creative, innovative and is prepared to ‘roll their sleeves up and have a go’ in their desire to deliver excellence in all aspects of leadership
• Is an excellent communicator who is able to work well under pressure, successfully managing the complex demands of leadership
• Places children at the centre of every decision, ensuring the very best outcomes for all
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer:
• A happy, inclusive and highly supportive school environment
• Children who are friendly, caring and enthusiastic learners
• Excellent support for your professional development
• A supportive and knowledgeable Governing Board
• A welcoming, friendly and hardworking staff team
Visits to school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Formal visits will take place on DATE. For further information or to request a visit to the school, please contact PERSON
Closing Date & Shortlisting – The closing date for this advert will be 12.00 noon on Friday 9th October and shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 13th October.
Interviews – Interviews will take place on Monday 19th October.
Harwood Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.
Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.
The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.
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.