Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6QR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 906189c1-2f3e-47c8-a177-46cf3c7af640 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The ideal candidate will be a reflective and inspiring Deputy Headteacher who:
• Must be able to work well under pressure, adopt a flexible approach to work, and support other areas of the school whenrequired.
• A strong understanding of how to develop the curriculum to meet the needs of all learners.
• Must be able to take both a strategic overview and a hands-on approach, managing multiple levels of demand from multiple sources.
• Proven experience managing others andoperatingas a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• An excellent knowledge of current safeguarding regulations and best practice.
• Excellent social and presentation skills.
• Organised and resourceful.
• Proactive and intuitive.
• Shares the school’s vision for education and is committed to the same ethos.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of and commitment to working within the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Has strong interpersonal skills and can build professional relationships and collaborate with a wide range of people, including staff, parents, and pupils.
• Is motivated to develop a culture of excellent teaching and learning by sharing good practice andparticipatingactively in continuing professional development.
• Embraces developments and innovations in teaching and learning.
• Is a team player who shows a positive attitude, works well with colleagues, and offers constructive suggestions for school improvement.
• Is a good role model to other colleagues.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer
• Competitive salary.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A motivated and energetic team of teachers and support staff committed to developing and raising standards. In addition, we have a team of specialist teachers in specific areas to provide targeted, quality-first teaching.
• A supportive and knowledgeable Governing Body and forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team.
• Excellently resourced school in a beautiful building with extensive grounds.
• Wonderful children who have a real passion for learning and are ready to learn.
Further details about the role
Peel Park Primary School is seeking a Deputy Headteacher to play a central role in the strategic leadership, operational management, and continued improvement of the school, and to build on its many strengths at this point.
Situated on the northern fringe of Accrington, in our own beautiful grounds, our school is a place of wonder and fun where we work hard to recognise each child’s strengths and talents. We serve a close-knit community, celebrating our town’s rich history and culture. Our values—Ready, Respectful, Safe—shape every lesson, every interaction, and every decision.
About the Role
Working in close partnership with the Headteacher, this is a key senior leadership position with whole-school responsibility for driving standards, shaping culture, and ensuring that the school’s vision, values, and strategic priorities are realised consistently across every aspect of school life. The successful candidate will lead a large and energetic senior leadership team and the wider school in teaching, learning, and the curriculum.
The successful candidate will act as a deputy to the Headteacher, providing professional leadership, operational oversight and day-to-day management of the school. This will include leading on school improvement priorities, contributing to strategic planning, supporting and holding staff to account, and deputising for the Headteacher when required.
This is a non-class-based leadership role, enabling the postholder to focus fully on strategic leadership and the effective running of the school.
School Visits
We would love you to arrange a visit to our school to discuss it further. Please contact the Head Teacher via the office at office@peelpark.lancs.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
Please also find us on Facebook and Instagram to gain an insight into what we are all about.
Safer Recruitment
Peel Park Primary School is committed to safer recruitment practice,and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical clearance
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children
Commitment to safeguarding
Peel Park Primary School 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.
You must tell us about any unspent convictions, cautions,reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs, or alternatively, a copy is available on request.
To apply for the role, you need to complete an application form andsubmit a supporting statementof no more than 3 sides of A4.
Applications close on Friday, 6th March 2026– 12 noon
Shortlisting will occur on Friday, 6th March 2026.
The Headteacher will arrange school visits of shortlisted candidates between the 9th and 13th March 2026.
Interviews will take place on 25th and 26th March.
Position start date is 1st September 2026.
Commitment to safeguarding
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website or alternatively a copy is available. LCC has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the manager to applicants.
The ideal candidate will be a reflective and inspiring Deputy Headteacher who:
• Must be able to work well under pressure, adopt a flexible approach to work, and support other areas of the school whenrequired.
• A strong understanding of how to develop the curriculum to meet the needs of all learners.
• Must be able to take both a strategic overview and a hands-on approach, managing multiple levels of demand from multiple sources.
• Proven experience managing others andoperatingas a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• An excellent knowledge of current safeguarding regulations and best practice.
• Excellent social and presentation skills.
• Organised and resourceful.
• Proactive and intuitive.
• Shares the school’s vision for education and is committed to the same ethos.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of and commitment to working within the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Has strong interpersonal skills and can build professional relationships and collaborate with a wide range of people, including staff, parents, and pupils.
• Is motivated to develop a culture of excellent teaching and learning by sharing good practice andparticipatingactively in continuing professional development.
• Embraces developments and innovations in teaching and learning.
• Is a team player who shows a positive attitude, works well with colleagues, and offers constructive suggestions for school improvement.
• Is a good role model to other colleagues.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer
• Competitive salary.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A motivated and energetic team of teachers and support staff committed to developing and raising standards. In addition, we have a team of specialist teachers in specific areas to provide targeted, quality-first teaching.
• A supportive and knowledgeable Governing Body and forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team.
• Excellently resourced school in a beautiful building with extensive grounds.
• Wonderful children who have a real passion for learning and are ready to learn.
Further details about the role
Peel Park Primary School is seeking a Deputy Headteacher to play a central role in the strategic leadership, operational management, and continued improvement of the school, and to build on its many strengths at this point.
Situated on the northern fringe of Accrington, in our own beautiful grounds, our school is a place of wonder and fun where we work hard to recognise each child’s strengths and talents. We serve a close-knit community, celebrating our town’s rich history and culture. Our values—Ready, Respectful, Safe—shape every lesson, every interaction, and every decision.
About the Role
Working in close partnership with the Headteacher, this is a key senior leadership position with whole-school responsibility for driving standards, shaping culture, and ensuring that the school’s vision, values, and strategic priorities are realised consistently across every aspect of school life. The successful candidate will lead a large and energetic senior leadership team and the wider school in teaching, learning, and the curriculum.
The successful candidate will act as a deputy to the Headteacher, providing professional leadership, operational oversight and day-to-day management of the school. This will include leading on school improvement priorities, contributing to strategic planning, supporting and holding staff to account, and deputising for the Headteacher when required.
This is a non-class-based leadership role, enabling the postholder to focus fully on strategic leadership and the effective running of the school.
School Visits
We would love you to arrange a visit to our school to discuss it further. Please contact the Head Teacher via the office at office@peelpark.lancs.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
Please also find us on Facebook and Instagram to gain an insight into what we are all about.
Safer Recruitment
Peel Park Primary School is committed to safer recruitment practice,and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical clearance
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children
Commitment to safeguarding
Peel Park Primary School 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.
You must tell us about any unspent convictions, cautions,reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs, or alternatively, a copy is available on request.
To apply for the role, you need to complete an application form andsubmit a supporting statementof no more than 3 sides of A4.
Applications close on Friday, 6th March 2026– 12 noon
Shortlisting will occur on Friday, 6th March 2026.
The Headteacher will arrange school visits of shortlisted candidates between the 9th and 13th March 2026.
Interviews will take place on 25th and 26th March.
Position start date is 1st September 2026.
Commitment to safeguarding
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website or alternatively a copy is available. LCC has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the manager to applicants.