Deputy Headteacher

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Shotton Primary School, part of Durham County Council, is seeking an enthusiastic and strategic leader to join the leadership team as a Teaching Assistant on a permanent full-time contract.

The role focuses on supporting academic, pastoral and management duties, driving school improvement and safeguarding alongside a committed team, with emphasis on wellbeing and high expectations for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience as curriculum leader with a clear strategic vision.
• Commitment to achieving high expectations for all pupils and staff.
• Ability to contribute to whole-school improvement and strategic development.
• Focus on wellbeing of pupils, staff and wider school community.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality leadership in academic, pastoral and management fields.
• Support shaping the school’s direction, culture and future success.
• Collaborate with staff to drive school improvement and safeguarding.
• Engage with the wider school community to promote inclusive education.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Strategic vision

Whole-school improvement

Wellbeing

Inspiring others

Thriving environment

Job description

Permanent Contract – Full Time – N.O.R. 243

Required for April 2027 or earlier, the Governors of Shotton Primary are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed and dynamic leader to join our leadership team and play a key role in shaping the future of our school.

Shotton Primary is a happy, safe school for all children and staff, where everyone is respected and valued. We are looking for an inspiring leader who can combine strategic vision with a caring and nurturing approach, ensuring that every child is supported to achieve their very best.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced and enthusiastic curriculum leader with a clear strategic vision.
• Is committed to achieving high expectations for all pupils and staff.
• Has the skills and confidence to contribute to whole-school improvement and strategic development.
• Is caring, approachable and committed to the wellbeing of our pupils, staff and wider school community.
• Can inspire and motivate others, leading by example and building positive relationships.
• Is passionate about creating an environment where every child can thrive, learn and succeed.

If you’re ready for the next step in your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to become a key member of our leadership team, helping to shape our school’s direction, culture and future success. If you are ambitious and dedicated and share our belief that “Learning today” builds the foundations for “a successful tomorrow,” we would love to hear from you.

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

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, Friday 6th November 2026

Interview date: Friday 27 November 2026

Shotton Primary School

Grange Terrance

Shotton Colliery

County Durham

DH6 2JP

Tel. No. 0191 5262006

Email: c.o’[e-mail]

Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £60,145- £66,368

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant