Deputy Headteacher

Vacancy - Deputy Headteacher (Inclusion) Willingham Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional, and subject to an enhanced DBS check. Post: Deputy Headteacher (Inclusion) Salary: L7 -L11 Term: Permanent Want to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families? Want to lead with integrity, kindness and ambition while helping to shape the future direction of a great school? Want to work alongside a dedicated team committed to high standards, inclusion and evidence-informed practice? Want to use what we know from Cognitive Psychology about how the brain works to drive your practice? We are looking for an exceptional leader to join our senior leadership team as Deputy Headteacher and play a key role in driving our continued school development journey. You will be committed to ensuring that every child receives an excellent education and will have a particular passion for inclusion, safeguarding and supporting vulnerable pupils to thrive both academically and personally. This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated leader who is ready to take on wider strategic responsibility and work closely with the Headteacher, governors and staff to further strengthen all aspects of school life. You will lead on inclusion across the school, support high-quality teaching and curriculum development, and contribute significantly to the culture, ethos and strategic direction of the school. You will be reflective, resilient and committed to continual professional growth. You will not be afraid to challenge existing practice where necessary and will work collaboratively to ensure the very best outcomes for all pupils. Why choose Willingham Primary School? We focus on what works, not simply on what has always been done Our warm/strict behaviour curriculum enables teachers to teach and pupils to learn Inclusion is central to our vision and values, ensuring every child is supported to succeed We are committed to evidence-informed practice and ongoing school improvement We value feedback and professional dialogue to improve practice across the school We have a knowledge-rich curriculum that is carefully sequenced to support long-term learning You will work alongside a talented, committed and supportive staff team We invest heavily in high-quality professional development and leadership development Staff wellbeing is important to us and all staff receive a Wellbeing Day each academic year The right candidate will align completely with our values of hard work, integrity and kindness and will support us in achieving our mission statement: To provide pupils with the knowledge, experiences and confidence they need to excel at secondary school and so that they can make the choices, now and in the future, to have a happy, fulfilling life. Visits to the school with the Headteacher are strongly encouraged. Please contact the School Office on 01954 283030 to arrange a visit. Applications should be made via My New Term. This appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, Barred List Checks and two positive references. In line with guidance from the Safer Recruitment Consortium, an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.