Deputy Headteacher (Infants)
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Start date: 20th April 2026
Job overview
Bushfield Road Infant School provides a positive, happy and safe learning environment where all children feel valued and secure. We are committed to providing a rich and exciting curriculum, which encourages all children to meet challenges with enthusiasm and inspires them to succeed. At the heart of our school is a strong commitment to raising children’s self-esteem and self-confidence, which enables them to become confident lifelong learners.
The school is going through a period of change with the appointment of a new Headteacher and we are also seeking to appoint an inspiring and dedicated Deputy Headteacher to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the leadership of the school to rapidly drive the school forward. There will be a 0.7 wte teaching commitment as part of the role.
We are looking for a leader who:
- Is passionate about early years and KS1 education
- Is dynamic, caring and passionate about making a difference to the educational and wider lives of our pupils and community;
- Is prepared for a challenge and has the commitment and energy to help drive rapid and innovative school improvement;
- Is passionate and will shape our school provision to meet the needs of all children and keep our learners happy, healthy and safe;
- Is inclusive and committed to embedding achievement for all pupils, including those who have Special Education Needs, and to ensure their needs are met;
- Has the expertise to support, engage, empower, motivate, challenge and develop all staff to deliver outstanding teaching and learning and for children to achieve the best possible outcomes;
- Has high expectations of all pupils in their attainment, behaviour and attendance and the skills needed to translate these expectations into pupils achieving their full potential;
- Will listen to and communicate clearly with all stakeholders, including staff, pupils, parents and the governing body.
- Demonstrates strategic thinking and a commitment to school improvement
- Is resilient, reflective, and ready to make a difference
In return, we can offer:
- A unique opportunity to be an integral part of leading transformational change to dramatically improve the outcomes and life chances of our children whilst building on the existing strengths of the school;
- A loyal, experienced and supportive governing body committed to working with the leadership team to deliver improvements;
- Children who are happy, respectful, and eager to learn;
- A passionate, dedicated, hardworking and long serving staff team with a wide range of experience;
- Close and supportive relationships with the Local Authority including school improvement advisors and other services.
If you feel that you would enjoy the challenge that this role offers and would like to join our dedicated and supportive team, we would be delighted to hear from you. Applications are encouraged from anyone interested in a secondment opportunity.
For more information about our school, please visit our website: www.bushfieldinfants.co.uk
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Damian Batley, Chair of Governors: damian.batley@bushfieldinfants.co.uk
You are warmly invited to visit our school and if you would like to arrange a visit please contact Diane James, Business Manager via email: diane.james@bushfieldinfants.co.uk or telephone: 01724 842849.
The closing date for applications: Thursday 15th January 2026 (12 noon)
Shortlisting will take place: Friday 16th January 2026
Assessments and interviews will take place on Thursday 22nd January
Bushfield Road Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.
The Council
We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values – equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility – in all that we do.
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