Deputy Headteacher

Rochdale Borough Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development support

Supportive Governing Board

Happy school environment

Job summary

Harwood Park Primary School in Rochdale is seeking an inspirational Deputy Headteacher to join from April 2027. The role focuses on leading ambitious strategic plans, driving excellence across the school, and keeping children at the heart of every decision.

The successful candidate will collaborate with staff and governors, build on recent success, and model inclusive practice to ensure high standards of behaviour and achievement.

Qualifications

• Has high expectations and is highly ambitious for all children regardless of their background or ability.
• Has a strong commitment to inclusive practice, with a passion for removing barriers to learning and ensuring every pupil achieves their full potential.
• Has a proven track record of achieving strong outcomes by being an excellent classroom practitioner across the primary age range.
• Has a significant and successful track record of improving the quality of education through their leadership.
• Has the ability to inspire and motivate staff to secure the very best outcomes for all.
• Is enthusiastic, creative, innovative and is prepared to ‘roll their sleeves up and have a go’ in their desire to deliver excellence in all aspects of leadership.
• Is an excellent communicator who is able to work well under pressure, successfully managing the complex demands of leadership.
• Places children at the centre of every decision, ensuring the very best outcomes for all

Responsibilities

Skills

High expectations

Inclusive practice

Proven leadership

Inspiring staff

Excellent communicator

Job description

Grade: Leadership Pay

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Actual Salary: £61,534 - £67,898

Interview Date: Friday 4th December 2026

The children, staff and Governors of Harwood Park Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated, passionate and dedicated Deputy Headteacher from April 2027.

The successful candidate will play a central role in driving forward the school’s ambitious strategic plans whilst building on recent success. They will always put the children of Harwood Park at the heart of their decision making and will have the leadership ability to inspire colleagues to do the same.

Harwood Park is a happy, inclusive school with high standards of behaviour.

The latest Ofsted reported that “The school is a calm and welcoming place where pupils achieve well. Pupils are happy at school.”

We are looking for someone who:

• Has high expectations and is highly ambitious for all children regardless of their background or ability
• Has a strong commitment to inclusive practice, with a passion for removing barriers to learning and ensuring every pupil achieves their full potential.
• Has a proven track record of achieving strong outcomes by being an excellent classroom practitioner across the primary age range
• Has a significant and successful track record of improving the quality of education through their leadership
• Has the ability to inspire and motivate staff to secure the very best outcomes for all
• Is enthusiastic, creative, innovative and is prepared to ‘roll their sleeves up and have a go’ in their desire to deliver excellence in all aspects of leadership
• Is an excellent communicator who is able to work well under pressure, successfully managing the complex demands of leadership
• Places children at the centre of every decision, ensuring the very best outcomes for all

In return we can offer:

• A happy, inclusive and highly supportive school environment
• Children who are friendly, caring and enthusiastic learners
• Excellent support for your professional development
• A supportive and knowledgeable Governing Board
• A welcoming, friendly and hardworking staff team

Visits to school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Formal visits will take place on Thursday 12th November at 10am or Wednesday 18th November at 10am. For further information or please contact Rebecca Ford on 01706 396660.

Closing Date & Shortlisting –

The closing date for this advert will be 11.59pm on Monday 23rd November and shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 25th November

Interviews –

Interviews will take place on Friday 4th December.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.