Deputy Head Teacher - Hurworth Primary School (Lingfield Education Trust)
| Posting date: | 18 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,001.00 to £110,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | L6 – L10 (£58,569 - £64,691) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 October 2025 |
| Location: | Darlington, DL1 5QT |
| Company: | Darlington Borough Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 286153 |
Summary
Hurworth Primary School
Deputy Head Teacher
Pay Scale: L6 andndash; L10 (andpound;58,569 - andpound;64,691)
Contract: Full Timeandnbsp;
Required: From 1st January 2026.
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www.hurworthprimary.com
01325 720028
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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced primary leader to join our Little Wandle Champion School and help us continue the journey to reach every child to learn to read and read to learn.andnbsp; We are looking for a leader to have an impact and help shape the vision and future of our school.andnbsp;
Hurworth Primary is a successful school with very high aspirations.andnbsp; We see ourselves as a family and we pride ourselves on the relationships we have with the children, parents, staff and our wider community. andnbsp;We are extremely proud of the improvements our school continues to make and we are looking for an individual to encourage this growth, who will inspire, as well as lead, and drive continuous improvement within the school. We have wonderful children who are supported and nurtured by a hardworking and caring teaching and support team.andnbsp; Our school is vibrant, calm, purposeful and happy.andnbsp; Please note, the post will include some class responsibility.
We are looking for candidates who can:
be a kind leader;
work successfully as part of a senior leadership team;
be able to forensically monitor data to ensure that all pupils achieve;
lead by example with integrity and honesty;
be a leader of outstanding teaching and learning.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate that they:
have experience of successful curriculum leadership in English, including monitoring, evaluating and target setting;
have a clear vision for raising standards through coaching and mentoring;
are committed to ensuring achievement for all through equal access and opportunity and aspiration for all children.andnbsp;
If this sounds like you and a role that you would relish, please look carefully at the following materials and complete an application form, along with supporting personal statement and cover letter which highlights why you would be perfect for this role and our school.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance (certificate of disclosure form from the Disclosure and Barring Service) and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.
The post will be based in Hurworth Primary School, however, the Trust reserves the right to require you to work at other schools within the Trust. As part of Lingfield Education Trust, there are exciting opportunities to work across the Trust and for career progression.
Application packs are available from the school office.
Please email our Office Manager, Mrs Rebecca Kukielka on rkukielka@hurworth.lingfieldtrust.org.uk or phone the school to request an application pack on 01325 720028. All completed application packs must be returned directly to the school or emailed.andnbsp; Visits to the school are strongly encouraged; please use the email above to arrange. Visit can be arranged by appointment via the school office.andnbsp;
Closing Date: Monday 13th October 2025
Shortlisting: Tuesday 14th October 2025
Interviews: w/c 20th October 2025
Deputy Head Teacher
Pay Scale: L6 andndash; L10 (andpound;58,569 - andpound;64,691)
Contract: Full Timeandnbsp;
Required: From 1st January 2026.
andnbsp;
www.hurworthprimary.com
01325 720028
andnbsp;
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced primary leader to join our Little Wandle Champion School and help us continue the journey to reach every child to learn to read and read to learn.andnbsp; We are looking for a leader to have an impact and help shape the vision and future of our school.andnbsp;
Hurworth Primary is a successful school with very high aspirations.andnbsp; We see ourselves as a family and we pride ourselves on the relationships we have with the children, parents, staff and our wider community. andnbsp;We are extremely proud of the improvements our school continues to make and we are looking for an individual to encourage this growth, who will inspire, as well as lead, and drive continuous improvement within the school. We have wonderful children who are supported and nurtured by a hardworking and caring teaching and support team.andnbsp; Our school is vibrant, calm, purposeful and happy.andnbsp; Please note, the post will include some class responsibility.
We are looking for candidates who can:
be a kind leader;
work successfully as part of a senior leadership team;
be able to forensically monitor data to ensure that all pupils achieve;
lead by example with integrity and honesty;
be a leader of outstanding teaching and learning.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate that they:
have experience of successful curriculum leadership in English, including monitoring, evaluating and target setting;
have a clear vision for raising standards through coaching and mentoring;
are committed to ensuring achievement for all through equal access and opportunity and aspiration for all children.andnbsp;
If this sounds like you and a role that you would relish, please look carefully at the following materials and complete an application form, along with supporting personal statement and cover letter which highlights why you would be perfect for this role and our school.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance (certificate of disclosure form from the Disclosure and Barring Service) and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.
The post will be based in Hurworth Primary School, however, the Trust reserves the right to require you to work at other schools within the Trust. As part of Lingfield Education Trust, there are exciting opportunities to work across the Trust and for career progression.
Application packs are available from the school office.
Please email our Office Manager, Mrs Rebecca Kukielka on rkukielka@hurworth.lingfieldtrust.org.uk or phone the school to request an application pack on 01325 720028. All completed application packs must be returned directly to the school or emailed.andnbsp; Visits to the school are strongly encouraged; please use the email above to arrange. Visit can be arranged by appointment via the school office.andnbsp;
Closing Date: Monday 13th October 2025
Shortlisting: Tuesday 14th October 2025
Interviews: w/c 20th October 2025