Associate Deputy Head Teacher
| Posting date: | 28 August 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 September 2025 |
| Location: | Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 4RL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | fb80a65c-0dff-4fbd-a5b4-536c97d6a9c0 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you looking for a Deputy Headship with a difference?
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Associate Deputy Headteacher to join our vibrant educational community! As a key leader in our schools, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that every child receives a high-quality education that fosters their personal and academic growth. The post is initially based at St Thomas Moorside Primary School, where you will have 3 days teaching commitment. The Associate Deputy will have responsibility for assessment across the Federation.
This exciting role will entail you supporting the current Deputy Headteacher at the school but also Deputising at our sister School 1 day a week. The role is to allow capacity at Senior Leadership level and provide succession planning.
You will collaborate closely with teachers, staff, and the wider community to create an inclusive learning environment where all children feel valued and supported. This position is perfect for individuals who are not only dedicated to educational excellence but are also enthusiastic about developing innovative approaches to inspire both pupils and teachers. In addition to your educational leadership, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the school’s vision and values, working alongside a committed team that strives for the best outcomes for every learner. We believe that fostering strong relationships with pupils, parents, and staff is the heart of our school community, and we look forward to welcoming a new Associate Deputy Headteacher who shares this belief and is ready to make a positive impact with us!
What the school offers its staff
Our school has a strong sense of community, purpose and belonging. We value our pupils and recognise that success looks and feels different for each one of them. However, what is consistent is our team of passionate, enthusiastic and committed staff who work relentlessly in the pursuit of excellence for the pupils and community we serve.
We have a strong commitment and belief in developing staff at all levels. We seek to recruit and retain colleagues whose drivers match our federative and school ethos and are committed to their own professional development. Successful candidates will receive a high-quality induction and continuous development programmes alongside opportunities to contribute to whole school and federation impact projects throughout their Doveshell careers.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Are you looking for a Deputy Headship with a difference?
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Associate Deputy Headteacher to join our vibrant educational community! As a key leader in our schools, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that every child receives a high-quality education that fosters their personal and academic growth. The post is initially based at St Thomas Moorside Primary School, where you will have 3 days teaching commitment. The Associate Deputy will have responsibility for assessment across the Federation.
This exciting role will entail you supporting the current Deputy Headteacher at the school but also Deputising at our sister School 1 day a week. The role is to allow capacity at Senior Leadership level and provide succession planning.
You will collaborate closely with teachers, staff, and the wider community to create an inclusive learning environment where all children feel valued and supported. This position is perfect for individuals who are not only dedicated to educational excellence but are also enthusiastic about developing innovative approaches to inspire both pupils and teachers. In addition to your educational leadership, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the school’s vision and values, working alongside a committed team that strives for the best outcomes for every learner. We believe that fostering strong relationships with pupils, parents, and staff is the heart of our school community, and we look forward to welcoming a new Associate Deputy Headteacher who shares this belief and is ready to make a positive impact with us!
What the school offers its staff
Our school has a strong sense of community, purpose and belonging. We value our pupils and recognise that success looks and feels different for each one of them. However, what is consistent is our team of passionate, enthusiastic and committed staff who work relentlessly in the pursuit of excellence for the pupils and community we serve.
We have a strong commitment and belief in developing staff at all levels. We seek to recruit and retain colleagues whose drivers match our federative and school ethos and are committed to their own professional development. Successful candidates will receive a high-quality induction and continuous development programmes alongside opportunities to contribute to whole school and federation impact projects throughout their Doveshell careers.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.