Deputy Headteacher

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER
BUDE PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

Salary Range:       Leadership Scale L8 – L12 (£61,534 - £67,897)
Hours of work:     Full-time
Contract:               Permanent
Start date:             1 September 2026
Responsible to:     Headteacher

Following the transition of our Executive Headteacher to the Central Team and the appointment of a new Headteacher, Bude Park Primary School is delighted to invite applications for a committed and ambitious Deputy Headteacher. This presents an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong track record of leading school improvement to join our newly established leadership team and play a key role in shaping the school’s future direction.

In particular, you should 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

• An ability to teach across the age ranges with outstanding classroom practice.

• A track record of, and commitment to, closing the gap between the most disadvantaged pupils and others

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

• A desire that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential and aspire to achieve excellence in everything

• Developed robust and accurate systems of self-evaluation which have led to improved outcomes

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

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

• An ability to value everyone who works in the school and be able to work as a team

• To recognise and strongly value the partnership between home, school and community

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

AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:

• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.

• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.

• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.

• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.

• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.

• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.

Visits to the school are welcomed, encouraged and can be arranged through the school.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please complete our 'fast apply' application form to apply for this role.

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.

If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Ellie Hodder, School Business Manager at Bude Park Primary School.

Closing date for completed applications:   8am, Monday 15 June 2026

Interview date:                                                  w/c 22 June 2026

You will be interviewed by Trust and school leaders and local governors from the school.

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.

CONDITIONAL OFFER:

Any offer of employment to this post 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 qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.