Deputy Head of School
Permanent position required from Summer Term 2025 (April)
for Northern Lights Learning Trust
Based at Grange Primary School, Hartlepool
L10 – L14 £62,202 - £68,586 per annum
Salary starting point subject to experience
Teachers’ Pay and Conditions
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and inspirational Deputy Head of School for Northern Lights Learning Trust, to join the Senior Leadership Team at Grange Primary School. This role involves working closely with the Head of School to drive continuous improvements across the school.
We are looking for an excellent teacher across the primary phases, who is an enthusiastic, resilient and caring leader with high expectations for all and a commitment to inclusion.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead Teaching and Learning across the school, ensuring the quality of education continues to be developed to meet the ever-changing needs of our children and community.
The post will be a non-class-based role, although some class teaching and intervention will be integral to the role.
This position also offers an exciting potential opportunity for the right candidate to work across the wider Northern Lights Learning Trust, supporting schools under the direction of the Director of Primary Education.
This role is open to teachers with proven excellence in senior leadership who are excited about the prospect of making a difference to the lives of our children and their families.
All candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills, have a non-judgemental approach, and have a set of core values that align with the values and ethos of Northern Lights and Grange Primary School.
Candidates should be able to work in partnership with parents, families, our local community, and external services.
If this is you, we would really welcome your application!
In return you will receive:
1. A supportive working environment that puts people at the heart of the organisation
2. The opportunity to work as part of a growing Trust and shape this role
3. Continuous professional development
4. National Terms and Conditions of Employment
5. Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Employee welfare package through Education Mutual including:
* 24-hour GP access
* Nurse support service
* Mental health services, including stress management, mental health first aid training and bereavement support
* Free Flu vaccinations
* Counselling Services
* Physiotherapy
* Financial wellbeing coaching
* Maternity and Paternity support
* Menopause support
* Access to useful wellbeing resources
Employee benefits package through Vivup including:
* Cycle to work scheme
* Lifestyle savings including discounts on shops, food and drink and days out
CLOSING DATE:
Applications must be received by Tuesday 11th February 2025 at 9am
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 18th February
HOW TO APPLY:
Letters of application should be returned with application forms to recruitment@nllt.co.uk or by post to
Northern Lights Learning Trust, Spectrum Business Park, Building 2, Lighthouse View, Seaham SR7 7PR
Applications will only be considered on receipt of a completed application form; CVs and other forms will not be accepted.
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. For further information and to arrange a visit, please contact the school on 01429 272007
Details of the school can be found on the school website: www.grangeprimaryschool.org #J-18808-Ljbffr