Deputy Headteacher

Walkington Primary School, Crake Wells, Walkington, HU17 8SB

Walkington Primary is a thriving village school nestled between Beverley and the Yorkshire Wolds. We are known for our warm atmosphere, strong community values and a deep commitment to giving every child the highest-quality educational experience. Our staff, pupils and families work together to create an environment where children are inspired to learn, feel valued as individuals and develop the character and confidence they need to become ‘globally competent’ in the 21st century.

As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a key role in shaping the next phase of our school’s journey. We are looking for an exceptional teacher and leader who shares our belief in kindness, inclusivity and high expectations. We welcome someone who brings positive energy, creativity and ambition to our team. You will work closely with me, our dedicated staff and our supportive governing body to ensure we continue to provide excellent education, meaningful enrichment and a school environment where all children can flourish.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. This will be assessed as part of the recruitment process and the post is subject to references and DBS clearances. Additionally, you may be asked for social media account names.

Visits to the school to discuss the position and tour the environment are warmly welcomed during the final weeks of the Spring term.

Online applications close on 12 April. Applications will be received at the school up until 12 noon on 13 April.

If you already work for the council and have previously used an Employee Self Service (ESS) account, to login to apply online, from September 2025 you will need to create a new account using your personal email address.

Apply by completing the online application form. Ensure the application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria from the employee specification.
CV's will not be accepted for this vacancy.

This school does not have the resources to send individual notifications to all applicants who are not shortlisted so if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date you should assume you have been unsuccessful.

If selected for interview, an online search will be conducted for candidates. This is in line with KCSiE 2022.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check. The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. All members of staff are expected to share this commitment.