Job title and organisation: Deputy Headteacher - Oulton Primary School
Salary: Leadership scale points 8 - 12 (£61,534 - £67,898)
Hours: 32.5
Contract: Permanent - Term Time Only
Location: Oulton Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8NT
Closing Date and Time: Monday 27 April at 9 AM
What skills and experience we're looking for...
The successful applicant will be committed and innovative with the capacity to both recognise and unlock the potential in each and every child, providing a nurturing and enriching primary school experience.
We are looking for:
- a visible, committed and experienced leader who will fulfil the vision and values of the school
- a leader who will continue to drive innovative school improvement, building on the firm foundations already in place
- A passionate individual who will shape our school provision to meet the needs of all our children and keep our learners happy, healthy and safe
- a leader with the expertise to manage all staff, empowering them and developing their leadership potential
Our new Deputy Headteacher will bring:
- innovative, strategic and empowering leadership skills with a vision that inspires and motivates others
- the energy and creativity to drive curriculum innovation at the same time as maintaining existing practices that are working effectively
- a commitment to embedding achievement for all pupils, including those who have Special Education Needs and to ensure their needs are met
- high expectations of all pupils in their attainment, behaviour and attendance and the skills needed to translate these expectations into pupils achieving their full potential
- an ability to turn challenging situations into positive outcomes
- the ability to communicate clearly with all stakeholders, including staff, pupils, parents and the governing body
- a demonstrable track record of developing a team to meet the high expectations required and unlocking their leadership potential
What the school offers its staff
We can offer…
- Opportunities and support to develop and enhance your career
- An employee assistance programme including counselling and muscular skeletal services as standard. Access to huge discounts through the cycle to work scheme
- Discounts on Leeds City Council gym, swim and class memberships
- A caring and inclusive ethos where everyone is valued
- Happy children who are willing and eager to learn and who are ready, respectful and safe
- An experienced Governing Body and Headteacher who will mentor the successful candidate
- Administrator hours from our school office staff
- An emergent in and supportive PTA (POPS)
- Supportive, committed governors, staff and parents/ carers, within a close, diverse community
- A modern, well-equipped school environment with a sensory room, intervention spaces, SEND base and extensive outdoor area.
We strongly encourage potential candidates to visit the school to meet Mr McAlinden, Headteacher and to experience what the school has to offer.
Please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs R Faria on recruitment@oulton.leeds.sch.uk to arrange a visit or to request an application pack.
Application closing date: 9am, Monday 27th April 2026
Assessment dates: All day on Thursday 7th May 2026
We would be happy to accept applications from all senior leaders with relevant strong and proven experience. Please return completed application forms to educ.headteacher@leeds.gov.uk.
Thank you again for your interest. We look forward to receiving your application.
Commitment to safeguarding
Oulton 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.
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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