Deputy Head Teacher

Job Summary

You will support the Head Teacher in the strategic leadership of the school and you will play an integral role in coaching and developing staff. The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner, who has the ability to share, model and demonstrate the characteristics of effective teaching and learning. Leading positively, professionally and enthusiastically you will support the school in maintaining high standards for all our children whilst creating a safe, fun and nurturing environment to help our children to succeed.

You will play a pivotal role in creating bonds with the local community and forging and maintaining external partnerships.

Successful candidates must have significant experience of urban primary school leadership.

• Passionate, positive and empathetic. Able to inspire, motivate and lead others to reach the highest possible standards.
• An outstanding, inclusive classroom practitioner who is able to challenge current practice, build upon excellence and ensure that our children are at the centre of learning.
• An accomplished communicator who can connect compassionately and successfully with parents, and our wider community.
• An innovative, creative and a strategic thinker, able to turn ideas and opportunities into successful practice and to adapt quickly to new circumstances.
• Skilled in monitoring, evaluating and reporting on standards of attainment, learning and teaching and data analysis.
• Highly collaborative - able to nurture and maintain strong partnerships for the benefit of the school and the wider community.

Barlby Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and an enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

Visits to the school are encouraged and available on 16th January 2026 and 20th January 2026. Please e‑mail siobh to book a visit.

What the school offers its staff:

• A positive, welcoming and supportive team.
• A vibrant school community with wonderful children.
• Close links with the local community and charity partnerships.
• Support and development with access to the NPQH.

Further details about the role:
Barlby Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and an enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

Please note that digital searches will be completed for shortlisted candidates.

Closing Date: 29th January 2025 at 12 noon

Shortlisting: 29th January 2025 pm

Interviews: 6th February 2025

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.