Job title - P005076 - Deputy Head Teacher - Larkspur Community Primary School
Job reference - REQ0006969
Date posted - 26/03/2025
Application closing date -30/04/2025
Package - Permanent Full Time Leadership 7 - Leadership 11 £57,831 - £63,815 per annum
Job description
Required for 1st September 2025, subject to all clearances being in place.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented and inspirational teacher, ready to take the next steps in their leadership journey to join our team at Larkspur Community Primary School. Larkspur community primary school is on a journey of improvement, and we are looking for someone dynamic, passionate and committed to work closely in partnership alongside the Head Teacher to raise standards in teaching and learning and to also develop the provision for our pupils with SEND.
We are looking for someone who will promote high standards of teaching and learning, inspire, motivate, develop staff and drive change to ensure the very best educational and pastoral provision for our children.
The successful candidate will have whole school responsibility for leading SEN and EAL provision across school alongside a teaching responsibility. The ability to work flexibly as part of a team and managing the day-to-day management of the school whilst demonstrating a positive outlook and attitude is key to the success of this role.
We are looking for someone who:
• Will nurture and cherish our children, promoting their safety, wellbeing, and learning
• Is ambitious, self-motivated, and relentless in the pursuit of excellence
• Leads, challenges, motivates and inspires others to ensure everyone at Larkspur fulfils their potential
• Has a strong vision and ethos that supports our values and culture
• Is committed to an inclusive approach, with the belief that all children can succeed
• Is passionate and highly effective teacher, with a proven track record of excellent behaviour management and in raising standards
• Has strong experience of teaching and learning in more than one age range with at least 8 years full time teaching experience
• Has experience of working collaboratively to develop the curriculum with proven impact
• Aspires to be a leader who has the imagination and skills to translate an inspiring and ambitious vision into practice, demonstrated by their proven track record of improving outcomes for children and developing staff
• Has a solution-focused approach to the challenges of leadership in a growing school, and be adaptable and flexible to change
• Is committed to working in partnership with our parents and the local community including a variety of stakeholders.
• Understands the need to be a team-player, is calm under pressure and has a good sense of humour.
We can offer:
• An opportunity to make a real difference for our children, their families and our community.
• Happy children who are confident, eager to learn and love their school.
• Established partnerships with community and wider organisations.
• A positive and caring ethos
• A team of dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
• A supportive governing body
• A clear commitment to continuing professional development and an investment in future career development.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office on 0191 4875628 to arrange an appointment.
Application Forms: Application packs are available from the school office larkspurcommunityprimaryschool@gateshead.gov.uk.
Could you please return your completed application form along (no online applications) with a supporting statement to the following address:-
Mrs K Anglesea
Head Teacher
Larkspur community Primary School
Beacon Lough East
NE9 6SS
If successful you will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure
Please supply an email address for each of your referees, all references will be taken up and verified prior to interview.
Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 30th April
Shortlisting: Wednesday 30th April
Interview Dates: Thursday 8th May 2025 and Friday 9th May 2025