If you are looking for your next role in leadership, we would love to hear from you!
Widden Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Deputy Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team to cover maternity leave on a fixed-term basis up from 2nd November 2026 until 31st August 2027.
Role Overview
As a Deputy Headteacher, you will be a significant part of the Senior Leadership Team. You will be expected to lead the school, setting exceptionally high standards for staff and students, and ensure they are met. You will be expected to contribute widely to all areas of the school. You will need to be positive, optimistic and committed with a strong belief that all pupils are capable of excellent conduct and outcomes, and have a track record of success.
The role will help to develop your capacity and knowledge, utilising your skills and understanding of our context whilst providing you with support and guidance to be the very best leader.
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Can evidence of continuing professional development
- Has the ability to provide inspiration and strong leadership to teaching staff through being an outstanding leader of learning
- Has the ability to work effectively with other Senior Leaders in school and across Greenshaw Learning Trust
- Can manage staff and to develop a strong team to enable them to work effectively to deliver whole school improvement
- Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
- Shares our values of Aspire, Believe and Succeed
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
At Widden Primary School, our values of Aspire, Believe and Succeed are at the heart of everything we do. We provide a broad, engaging curriculum and are committed to helping every child achieve their full potential in a safe, supportive and ambitious environment.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a successful multi-academy trust providing high-quality education across primary and secondary schools. We are a family of schools that work together, share best practice and support one another, whilst maintaining each school's unique identity.
To get a feel for life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our Why you should work for GLT recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.
We offer a range of benefits including:
- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Being part of a supportive and growing organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is the 11:59pm on 24th June 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Widden Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.