The children, staff and governors of Guiseley Primary School are looking for an inspirational, forward-thinking practitioner with proven leadership skills to fill the post of Deputy Head Teacher from September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Guiseley Primary School is a large, consistently good school with an intake of 45 pupils. Currently we have 416 children on roll which includes 60 nursery children.  Our children and families are at the heart of all our work and we pride ourselves on being fully inclusive.  We are part of the Aireborough Learning Partnership Trust, an established co-operative trust of maintained schools.  We work collaboratively on school improvement to make a difference to benefit everyone in our local community.

The successful candidate will support the headteacher in both the strategic and day-to-day running of the school and will lead on personal development, behaviour and safeguarding. They will be an outstanding teacher who can mentor and support teachers in their development, alongside building strong relationships with families.  The Deputy Head will initially be non-class based but will have the opportunity to teach across school in order to get to know the children and the school.

We need from you

• a person with highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
• the ability to lead by example in all aspects of school life
• strong commitment to achieving success through partnership and teamwork
• drive, ambition and high expectations of yourself and others
• strong and creative leadership and management
• a commitment to learning and continuous improvement
• the desire and passion to initiate, lead and manage quick and effective strategies that have a positive impact on children’s progress and outcomes
• an outstanding and dynamic leader, who is motivated and excited by change, and has the desire to further develop our school

We can offer you

• children and staff who are proud to belong to this happy, friendly and welcoming school
• a school committed to its local community
• high levels of parental and Governor support
• a staff team dedicated to developing and nurturing the whole child
• kind, caring and committed children with positive attitudes to learning
• a school that considers the well-being of pupils, staff and families
• opportunities for on-going continuous professional development

The successful post holder will report to the Headteacher who will provide guidance and support.  This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking to extend their experience of leadership. 

We would love to show you our school, and visits are warmly welcomed by prior arrangement. Please contact the school office on 01943 873359 to arrange an appointment. 

Closing date:  Wednesday 4th June at 9:00am

Interview and assessment day:  week commencing Monday 9th June 

Application forms can be downloaded from our website or requested from the school office.  Completed forms should be emailed directly to office@guiseleyprimary.org  CVs are not accepted.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on-line. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, satisfactory references and a satisfactory pre-employment health check.  

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

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - 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 and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

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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