Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 11 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £53,069 to £55,747 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Leadership Pay Scale- L2-L3 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 December 2025 |
| Location: | Parklands Nursery School, NN3 6DW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Parklands |
Summary
Deputy Headteacher
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full-Time
Salary: L2 – L4 (£53,069 – £55,747)
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 5th December 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 10th December 2025
Start Date: Summer 2026 (or sooner, based on availability)
About the Role
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and forward-thinking individual who will take the lead in developing our rich and inclusive curriculum, shaping our school development through inspiring and embedding high-quality teaching and learning.
This post includes a teaching commitment.
Our Deputy Headteacher will:
Have proven leadership and management experience in a school environment.
Be an outstanding classroom practitioner who is able to inspire others.
Be committed to the principles of inclusion, equality, and high achievement for all.
Be knowledgeable and experienced in leading the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Lead the school in continuous improvement and staff development, seeking strategies to enhance standards.
Be dynamic and forward-thinking, able to coordinate and lead curriculum change and implementation.
Be a confident communicator who leads and motivates colleagues with honesty, care, and compassion.
Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the whole school community.
Share and promote the school’s vision for providing meaningful opportunities for all children’s personal development.
We Can Offer:
Motivated and engaged children who are keen to learn.
A positive working environment with a strong focus on staff and children’s wellbeing.
A professional, hardworking and motivated team of educators and support staff committed to raising standards.
Opportunities for professional development, career progression and enrolment onto the NPQH or similar.
The chance to make a significant impact in shaping school development and curriculum design.
About Our School
Parklands Nursery School is a maintained school that has been part of the community for over 50 years. We are open from 8.30am to 3.30pm during term time, providing a range of educational and care places for children aged two to five.
We have a dedicated team of nursery practitioners, teachers, and leaders who are passionate about providing the highest quality care and education for all children. We work in partnership with parents from the very start through home visits and play sessions before children begin attending, ensuring every child feels secure and thrives.
Children and families are treated as individuals, and we strive to meet each child’s unique needs. We are committed to working with parents and other agencies to give every child the best possible start in life.
Parklands Nursery School is part of the Foundations for Children Nursery Schools Federation, which comprises four maintained Nursery Schools.
Learn more at www.ffcnschools.com
The Executive Headteacher and Governing Board are keen to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who understands and appreciates the value and impact of high-quality early years education and care in improving outcomes for children and their families.his rewarding position.
If you are interested in the role, we strongly encourage you to visit the nursery.
For any queries, please contact HRAdmin@ffcnschools.com
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full-Time
Salary: L2 – L4 (£53,069 – £55,747)
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 5th December 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 10th December 2025
Start Date: Summer 2026 (or sooner, based on availability)
About the Role
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and forward-thinking individual who will take the lead in developing our rich and inclusive curriculum, shaping our school development through inspiring and embedding high-quality teaching and learning.
This post includes a teaching commitment.
Our Deputy Headteacher will:
Have proven leadership and management experience in a school environment.
Be an outstanding classroom practitioner who is able to inspire others.
Be committed to the principles of inclusion, equality, and high achievement for all.
Be knowledgeable and experienced in leading the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Lead the school in continuous improvement and staff development, seeking strategies to enhance standards.
Be dynamic and forward-thinking, able to coordinate and lead curriculum change and implementation.
Be a confident communicator who leads and motivates colleagues with honesty, care, and compassion.
Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the whole school community.
Share and promote the school’s vision for providing meaningful opportunities for all children’s personal development.
We Can Offer:
Motivated and engaged children who are keen to learn.
A positive working environment with a strong focus on staff and children’s wellbeing.
A professional, hardworking and motivated team of educators and support staff committed to raising standards.
Opportunities for professional development, career progression and enrolment onto the NPQH or similar.
The chance to make a significant impact in shaping school development and curriculum design.
About Our School
Parklands Nursery School is a maintained school that has been part of the community for over 50 years. We are open from 8.30am to 3.30pm during term time, providing a range of educational and care places for children aged two to five.
We have a dedicated team of nursery practitioners, teachers, and leaders who are passionate about providing the highest quality care and education for all children. We work in partnership with parents from the very start through home visits and play sessions before children begin attending, ensuring every child feels secure and thrives.
Children and families are treated as individuals, and we strive to meet each child’s unique needs. We are committed to working with parents and other agencies to give every child the best possible start in life.
Parklands Nursery School is part of the Foundations for Children Nursery Schools Federation, which comprises four maintained Nursery Schools.
Learn more at www.ffcnschools.com
The Executive Headteacher and Governing Board are keen to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who understands and appreciates the value and impact of high-quality early years education and care in improving outcomes for children and their families.his rewarding position.
If you are interested in the role, we strongly encourage you to visit the nursery.
For any queries, please contact HRAdmin@ffcnschools.com