Vacancies

Deputy Head Teacher

Are you an enthusiastic, supportive person who wants to lead a hardworking and dedicated team? Do you have a real passion for teaching and learning and are ready to take the next step in school leadership? Then read our Deputy Headteacher Candidate Information Pack to find out more about joining our highly ambitious and successful school as our new Deputy Head Teacher.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a thriving primary school that values its pupils, staff and community. If you are an ambitious and caring leader who shares our passion for excellence and support for all, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please complete the online form here to arrange a visit to the school. If you are not able to make any of the times offered, please contact the office on 01207 549359 and we will endeavour to accommodate another time.

We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Head Teacher to join our talented leadership team, if you are interested please submit your application via the Gateshead Council Jobs Page here: DHT Advert

Start Date: 1st September 2025
Pay Scale: D6-D10 (£56,316 – £62,202)
Contract Type: Full Time / Permanent
Application Closing Date: Friday 9th May 2025 at 9am
Shortlisting Date: Monday 12th May 2025
Lesson Observations: Friday 16th (not anyone teaching Year 6), Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th May 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 21st May 2025

Details of the interview arrangements will be sent out to those on the shortlist by Tuesday 13th May 2025. If you have not heard from us by then, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Commitment to Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, as well as supportive references from employers. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history under the Rehabilitation of offenders Act and an on-line search will be conducted. This only includes information publicly available online.