Interim Deputy Headteacher

Veritas Education Recruitment; Accrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is supporting an Accrington primary school by appointing an Interim Deputy Headteacher. The role combines Year 6 teaching with dedicated leadership release time and sits on the Leadership Pay Scale L4-L9, depending on experience.

You will work with the Headteacher and SLT to shape school improvement, lead on Pupil Premium and Inclusion, and support staff development while maintaining strong classroom practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified primary teacher with QTS and KS2 experience.
• Experienced senior or aspirational middle leader.
• Ability to lead on Pupil Premium and Inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 6 class. Deliver engaging lessons, build pupils' confidence in their final year and prepare for secondary moves.
• Work with Headteacher and SLT to shape improvement priorities and support day-to-day running.
• Lead the Pupil Premium strategy and monitor its impact.
• Champion inclusion and work with SENCO, teachers, staff and families to enable SEND pupils to access learning.
• Support and develop colleagues using assessment to decide what pupils need next.

Skills

Year 6 teaching

Leadership capability

Collaborative leadership

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Interim Deputy Headteacher Primary School in the Accrington Area

Leadership Pay Scale L4-L9, depending on experience
Year 6 class teaching with dedicated leadership release time
Exclusively managed by Veritas Education

If you love being in the classroom and want the opportunity to make a difference across a whole school, this interim deputy headship gives you the chance to do both.

Veritas Education is working exclusively with a welcoming primary school at the heart of its local community in the Accrington area. It's a school with fabulous children, a team that pulls together and a supportive senior leadership team. You'll have colleagues to share ideas with, the backing of the Headteacher and dedicated time away from the classroom to lead on Pupil Premium and Inclusion.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior leader looking for a fresh challenge or an aspirational middle leader ready to take the next step into senior leadership. You'll get to know the school through your own Year 6 class and use what you learn in the classroom to shape decisions that benefit pupils across the school.

What you'll do

• Teach a Year 6 class. Deliver engaging lessons, build pupils' confidence in their final year of primary school and help them prepare for the move to secondary school.
• Work alongside the Headteacher and SLT. Help shape school improvement priorities, support the day-to-day running of the school and work with colleagues to put plans into practice.
• Lead the Pupil Premium strategy. Identify the barriers disadvantaged pupils face, agree where resources can make the most difference and review the impact of that support.
• Champion inclusion. Work with the SENCO, teachers, support staff and families to help pupils with SEND and those facing other barriers access learning and take part fully in school life.
• Support and develop colleagues. Model effective classroom practice, share ideas and help staff use assessment to decide what pupils need next.

Who we're looking for

• A qualified primary teacher with QTS and strong Key Stage 2 experience. Recent Year 6 experience would be an advantage.
• An experienced senior leader or an ambitious middle leader who can show how they've improved teaching, provision or pupil outcomes beyond their own classroom.
• A collaborative leader who enjoys working with staff and families and understands how to turn inclusion and Pupil Premium priorities into practical support for children.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'