Job title and organisation: Deputy Headteacher - Hugh Gaitskell Primary School
Salary: L14 - L18
Hours:  Full Time
Contract:  Fixed Term 
Location:  Hugh Gaitskell Primary School, St Anthony's Drive, Leeds LS11 8AB
Closing Date and Time: Monday 6 October at 12 noon

Responsible to: Headteacher

Job start: 1st January 2026 (or sooner if possible) 

Fixed-term contract (1 year initially -  with the possibility of this being extended to a permanent position) 

We are seeking to appoint a talented, dedicated and inspirational Deputy Headteacher who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our wonderful pupils. We are looking for a highly effective leader to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to take a pivotal, non-teaching leadership role in a Good school that has made rapid improvements over recent years and confidently expects to continue to do so. We are a vibrant, inclusive school and arguably the most mixed and diverse primary school in the city.  

Interested candidates will:

• be creative and forward-thinking and skilled in leading and managing areas of school improvement;
• evidence proven experience of positively impacting on pupil progress and developing excellence across the school whilst maintaining our nurturing ethos;
• demonstrate high expectations of themselves, colleagues and pupils and the energy and determination to make a difference;
• have a good understanding of relevant and current educational policy and practice;
• have exceptional expertise in all matters relating to teaching and learning– including being a strong practitioner themselves and fully capable of impacting widely on the practice of others;
• maintain a highly effective culture of safeguarding across school;
• have the ability to work under pressure and to manage workload;
• be enthusiastic about parental and wider community links and be able to build positive relationships with families;
• be pragmatic, resilient and have a good sense of humour 

We can offer you: 

• delightful children who care about each other and are enthusiastic about their learning;
• the opportunity to work in a diverse, inclusive and vibrant community;
• a positive, strong and forward thinking leadership team;
• highly-talented, motivated and friendly staff;
• an ambitious and supportive Governing Board and community;
• an extensive wellbeing offer for staff, pupils and families and a Leadership team who promote wellbeing and academic success equally;
• a well-resourced and attractive environment;
• quality-first professional development and career enhancement opportunities;

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and actively encouraged but you will not be disadvantaged if you are unable to visit. If you would like to book a visit, please contact our School Business Manager, Bronagh McKinney recruitment@hg-ps.org. The visits will be led by Mrs McNulty.

To apply please visit the school website 

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. 

Self disclosure

If shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form which would be destroyed if you were unsuccessful. Further information can be found on our website.  

References

Please note if shortlisted, we will contact your referees. 

Online search

Please be aware that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022 we will undertake an online search for all shortlisted candidates.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people. 

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa  route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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