Deputy Headteacher at Burley Oaks Primary School

Burley Oaks Primary School; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Burley Oaks Primary School is seeking a senior leader with a proven track record in driving school improvement, strong curriculum design expertise, and a deep commitment to inclusion and safeguarding. The role requires leading professional development and supporting day-to-day leadership across the school.

The successful candidate will champion high expectations, nurture strong relationships with children, families and staff, and contribute to shaping an ambitious, inclusive curriculum and

Qualifications

• Senior leader in a primary school with a track record of sustained school improvement.
• Expertise in leading a core curriculum subject with strong design and implementation.
• Significant knowledge and experience of inclusion, including SEND outcomes.
• DSL or Deputy DSL experience with safeguarding knowledge.
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop staff to build leadership capacity.

Responsibilities

• Champion and develop the school’s culture of inclusion, belonging and opportunity.
• Support day-to-day leadership and management of the school.
• Lead high-quality professional development to build staff confidence and capability.

Skills

Senior leadership

Curriculum design

Inclusion

Safeguarding knowledge

Coaching and staff development

Relationship building

Professional development leadership

Job description

About this Role

• We are looking for someone who:
• - is passionate about providing opportunity, joyand enrichment for every child and believes that schools have the power tobroaden horizons, raise aspirations and change lives.
• - places relationships, positivity and highexpectations at the heart of everything they do, creating an environment wherechildren, families and colleagues feel they belong, are valued and can thrive.
• - will take joint responsibility for championingand further developing the school's culture of inclusion, belonging andopportunity, ensuring every child feels known, valued and successful.
• - has successful experience as a senior leader ina primary school and can demonstrate how they have contributed to sustainedschool improvement and high outcomes for pupils.
• - has expertise in leading a core curriculumsubject, with a strong understanding of curriculum design, implementation andimprovement.
• - has significant knowledge and experience ofinclusion, with a proven track record of improving outcomes for vulnerablepupils and those with SEND.
• - can demonstrate strong understanding ofinclusive strategy and provision, ensuring every child receives the supportthey need to succeed academically, socially and emotionally.
• - has experience as a DSL or Deputy DSL, withexcellent safeguarding knowledge and an unwavering commitment to keepingchildren safe.
• - has the confidence, resilience andorganisational skills to support the day-to-day leadership and management of the school.
• - has a strong understanding of the widercurriculum and can support leaders in developing a rich, ambitious andinclusive curriculum.
• - has experience of quality assurance, usingmonitoring, evaluation and evidence to drive continuous improvement.
• - is skilled in coaching, mentoring and developingstaff, and can lead high-quality professional development that buildsconfidence, expertise and leadership capacity whilst fostering a culture ofcontinuous learning and improvement.
• - is an exceptional role model who leads withkindness, integrity, compassion and professionalism.
• - builds positive relationships with children,families, staff, governors and the wider community.
• - shares our belief that every child can succeedand is committed to securing the very best outcomes for all learners.
• - has the energy, ambition and drive to help leadthe next stage of our school's journey while maintaining a strong focus onstaff wellbeing.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 16th 5pm