Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2025 |
| Location: | Salford, M38 9WD |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75718757 |
Summary
About Us
Bridgewater Primary is an Ofstedrated Outstanding primary school committed to high-quality, holistic education. Our children are well-mannered, enthusiastic, and eager learners. We pride ourselves on a welcoming and supportive ethos, staffed by conscientious professionals who are dedicated to continuous improvement.
The Role
We are seeking an inspirational, dynamic and ambitious Deputy Headteacher to join the Senior Leadership Team, working alongside the Headteacher to lead and enhance our school’s vision and excellent practice.
As Deputy you will:
- Provide leadership in behaviour management, shaping and modelling consistent high expectations.
- Oversee staff development, coaching and mentoring to sustain outstanding teaching.
- Lead curriculum planning, assessment systems and effective intervention strategies.
- Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the welfare and safety of children and staff.
- Deputise for the Headteacher as required and support wholeschool improvement initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
The successful candidate will:
- Be a skilled and proactive leader with a strong record in attainment and achievement.
- Demonstrate high personal aspiration and excellent role modelling across all aspects of school life.
- Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with deep curriculum knowledge.
- Show a track record in datadriven school improvement, intervention design and raising standards.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills to nurture relationships with staff, children, families and governors.
- Be passionately committed to safeguarding and wellbeing.
We welcome applications from experienced Deputy Headteachers as well as aspirational middle leaders ready for the next stage in their leadership journey.
Why Join Us
- A supportive, caring and collaborative school community with a clear vision.
- Talented staff who work together effectively for children’s best outcomes.
- Strong governance and local authority support, including coaching and networking opportunities.
- Access to high-quality CPD and developmental pathways.
All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and online screening as part of our commitment to safer recruitment.
Book a visit:
To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 0161 921 1191 or email office@bridgewaterprimaryschool.co.uk
Application Advice & Interview Preparation
When preparing your application, consider:
- Clearly demonstrating how you have shaped vision and strategic direction, and delivered measurable impact.
- Providing evidence of outstanding classroom practice and effective behaviour or curriculum initiatives.
- Demonstrating positive, optimistic leadership style and ability to build strong relationships.
- Drawing on data to show how you've contributed to school improvement and driven pupil progress.
You should frame your supporting statement around the key accountabilities as stated in the job description and person specification attached.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete the following tasks as part of the interview process:
- Lesson observation
- Presentation to Governors
- In-tray task
- Formal interview
If you possess the drive, energy, passion and ambition needed to be an outstanding leader and make a real difference for the children at Bridgewater Primary, we would very much like to hear from you.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.
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