Deputy Headteacher

Durham County Council; Seaham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaham Trinity Primary School invites applications for a Deputy Headteacher. The post is a permanent, full-time, non-class based role to support our Headteacher in maintaining high standards and delivering the school’s vision.

The successful candidate will provide leadership across academic, pastoral and management areas, drive change where needed, and contribute to safeguarding and inclusivity. DBS disclosure will be required; the school is a disability-confident employer.

Qualifications

• Leadership across academic, pastoral and management fields.
• Evidence of implementing change successfully.
• Excellent communication and leadership with staff, pupils and governors.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality leadership alongside the Headteacher.
• Support teaching and learning and drive school improvement.
• Deliver pastoral care and ensure a safe, happy learning environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Change management

Education

QTS or leadership qualification

Job description

Permanent Contract - Full Time - N.O.R. 341

Required for April 2027 or earlier (if possible)

Due to the promotion of the current post holder, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the leadership team of our successful school and work alongside the Headteacher, maintaining the high expectations set by our Governing Board.

The governors seek to appoint an excellent, inspiring, teacher who can help maintain high standards across school.

The successful candidate must have excellent communication and leadership skills to join our dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want our children to love learning in a safe and happy school environment.

Seaham Trinity Primary School is a large, inclusive school at the heart of a thriving community.

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who will help to continue to drive our vision of excellence as we take the school forward.

Applicants will need to provide leadership of a high quality in the academic, pastoral and management fields and be able to show evidence of the successful implementation of change.

The role will be non-class based, in the first instance, to allow the successful candidate to support our hard-working team, help continue to develop teaching and learning and provide a high level of pastoral care to our children and their families.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Noon, Wednesday 18th November 2026

Shortlisting date: Monday 23rd November 2026

Interview date: Monday 30th November 2026

Seaham Trinity Primary School

Princess Road

Seaham

SR7 7SP

Tel. No. 0191 5813047

Email: [e-mail]

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