Deputy Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER & DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD
ADELAIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Salary Range:          Leadership Scale L12, £67,897 – L16, £75,048
Hours of work:        Full-time
Contract:                  Permanent
Start date:                September 2026

Are you a committed, ambitious leader/TLR holder with a proven track record of sustained school improvement?

If you are innovative, creative, forward thinking, and have a passion for working with staff and communities to ensure children get the education they deserve, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

The right candidate will have:

• A belief that all children are capable of great things and that learning should be fun

• A relentless focus on improving the quality of teaching and improving outcomes for children

• A track record of and commitment to personalisation and working with pupils with a range of complex and additional needs

• An unwavering commitment to inclusion and securing provision which meets the needs of the most vulnerable pupils

• High expectations of everyone within the school community

• Been involved in developing robust and accurate systems of self-evaluation which have led to improved outcomes

• Implemented rigorous procedures for the management of performance

• Offered support and challenge to staff which have led to improved teaching and outcomes for pupils

• Been involved in developing a curriculum which inspires children to learn and engages them in all aspects of school life

• Developed positive relationships with parents, carers and the wider community

• A firm commitment to school improvement through a collaborative approach, including working with other schools in Humber Education Trust.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please complete our 'fast apply' application form and submit with an optional cover letter. 

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.

Closing date for completed applications:     8am, Thursday 9 April 2026
Interview date:                                                    Friday 24 April 2026

Any offer of employment to this role will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of relevant qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks.

As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

All members of staff are expected to promote and safeguard the welfare of students in accordance with the KCSiE, including maintaining clear professional boundaries in all relationships; to promote an anti-racist, multi-cultural approach.