Deputy Headteacher (E6670) - Primrose Lane Primary School
About Primrose Lane Primrose Lane is a community primary school with 200 children aged 3-11. Our school is close to the centre of Boston Spa, an attractive rural village located on the outskirts of Leeds. Primrose Lane is proud of its reputation as a caring and successful school focused on learning and individual achievement. We are a nurturing and inclusive school, providing a broad and balanced curriculum to ensure all children within our care develop a love of learning and can make progress, no matter their background or special educational need. Primrose Lane is part of Wharfe Valley Learning Partnership, a group of local schools who work together to ensure consistently high standards of teaching and learning across the partnership. School leaders and governors from each school work together to provide ‘critical friendship’, collaboration and professional development opportunities for all staff and governors. The school is on an exciting journey of school development following our most recent Ofsted (December 2023). With the substantive Headteacher now in post, the governors are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who can support the Headteacher to drive forward rapid school improvement. The Deputy Headteacher will play an integral role in the overall strategic leadership and management of the school, supporting with building a school culture that is nurturing and rigorous. The successful candidate will share responsibility for the day-to-day management of the school responding to the needs of children and staff. They will be our dedicated Personal Development lead working closely with the Headteacher to develop outstanding and inclusive teaching and learning practice which will ensure all pupils make the required progress and realise their potential. Deputy Headteacher job summary Important qualities in our new Deputy Head: An excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of all pupil groups. Passionate about teaching and learning and can motivate and enthuse pupils and colleagues. Nurturing whilst setting high expectations, along with the Headteacher creating a positive culture for the holistic development of all children. The ability to engage in difficult conversations in a productive and professional manner. Proven track record in building a close and productive partnership with parents and the wider community. Promote and maintain a culture of high expectations for all staff. Have a fair, positive and calm approach to ensure all pupils meet high expectations of excellent behaviour. A pro-active subject leader with experience of effective subject leadership. Committed to equity and inclusion recognising the excitingly diverse world children will be part of. A good understanding of how a school supports children’s development beyond the academic. Positive, motivating, confident, inspiring, and fun! We can offer you: A friendly school that is a happy and healthy place to learn and work. A strong commitment to continuous professional development including working in partnership with Roundhay School and the Wharfe Valley Learning Partnership. The chance to be part of a school that is passionate about
inspiring
our pupils and enabling them to reach their full potential. A chance to be a part of a caring and nurturing environment with an exciting vision for the future. A commitment to support you and your professional development. If you are an inspiring leader with a passion for Personal Development and are committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of our pupils, we would love to hear from you. We welcome visits to our school; please contact the school office to arrange, either by email info@primroselane.leeds.sch.uk or by phone 01937 842 667. Application Closing Date:
Tuesday 4th March at 12.00 noon Shortlisting Date:
Friday 7th March 2025 Interview Date:
Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th March 2025 Details of the interview arrangements will be sent out to those on the shortlist by Monday 10th March. If you have not heard from us by this date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Commitment to safeguarding The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 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. 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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About Primrose Lane Primrose Lane is a community primary school with 200 children aged 3-11. Our school is close to the centre of Boston Spa, an attractive rural village located on the outskirts of Leeds. Primrose Lane is proud of its reputation as a caring and successful school focused on learning and individual achievement. We are a nurturing and inclusive school, providing a broad and balanced curriculum to ensure all children within our care develop a love of learning and can make progress, no matter their background or special educational need. Primrose Lane is part of Wharfe Valley Learning Partnership, a group of local schools who work together to ensure consistently high standards of teaching and learning across the partnership. School leaders and governors from each school work together to provide ‘critical friendship’, collaboration and professional development opportunities for all staff and governors. The school is on an exciting journey of school development following our most recent Ofsted (December 2023). With the substantive Headteacher now in post, the governors are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who can support the Headteacher to drive forward rapid school improvement. The Deputy Headteacher will play an integral role in the overall strategic leadership and management of the school, supporting with building a school culture that is nurturing and rigorous. The successful candidate will share responsibility for the day-to-day management of the school responding to the needs of children and staff. They will be our dedicated Personal Development lead working closely with the Headteacher to develop outstanding and inclusive teaching and learning practice which will ensure all pupils make the required progress and realise their potential. Deputy Headteacher job summary Important qualities in our new Deputy Head: An excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of all pupil groups. Passionate about teaching and learning and can motivate and enthuse pupils and colleagues. Nurturing whilst setting high expectations, along with the Headteacher creating a positive culture for the holistic development of all children. The ability to engage in difficult conversations in a productive and professional manner. Proven track record in building a close and productive partnership with parents and the wider community. Promote and maintain a culture of high expectations for all staff. Have a fair, positive and calm approach to ensure all pupils meet high expectations of excellent behaviour. A pro-active subject leader with experience of effective subject leadership. Committed to equity and inclusion recognising the excitingly diverse world children will be part of. A good understanding of how a school supports children’s development beyond the academic. Positive, motivating, confident, inspiring, and fun! We can offer you: A friendly school that is a happy and healthy place to learn and work. A strong commitment to continuous professional development including working in partnership with Roundhay School and the Wharfe Valley Learning Partnership. The chance to be part of a school that is passionate about
inspiring
our pupils and enabling them to reach their full potential. A chance to be a part of a caring and nurturing environment with an exciting vision for the future. A commitment to support you and your professional development. If you are an inspiring leader with a passion for Personal Development and are committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of our pupils, we would love to hear from you. We welcome visits to our school; please contact the school office to arrange, either by email info@primroselane.leeds.sch.uk or by phone 01937 842 667. Application Closing Date:
Tuesday 4th March at 12.00 noon Shortlisting Date:
Friday 7th March 2025 Interview Date:
Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th March 2025 Details of the interview arrangements will be sent out to those on the shortlist by Monday 10th March. If you have not heard from us by this date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Commitment to safeguarding The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 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. 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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