Deputy Headteacher - Secondment

We’re Hiring

Deputy Head Teacher Vacancy (secondment) until August 27.

Requirements:

Are you an ambitious, inspiring leader who is passionate about making a difference to children’s lives? Messingham Primary School is seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated team and help lead our school into its next exciting chapter. Working alongside the Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the school, driving school improvement and ensuring every child receives the very best education. You will be a highly visible leader, an outstanding classroom practitioner and a positive role model for staff, pupils and the wider community.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and DBS clearance (or ability to obtain).

• Strong classroom practice in KS1/KS2 with evidence of improving children’s outcomes.

• Experience leading or coordinating a subject across a school.

• Ability to use assessment to identify gaps and design effective catch-up.

• Strong coaching, communication and organisational skills.

• Commitment to inclusion, disadvantaged pupils and safeguarding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the strategic leadership of the school.

• Lead and monitor teaching, learning and curriculum development.

• Support staff development through coaching and professional development.

• Help drive excellent outcomes for all pupils.

• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

• Deputise for the Headteacher when required.

• Provide targeted interventions to close knowledge gaps and track their impact.

• Deliver CPD, coaching and moderation to build staff expertise across the primary curriculum.

• Work with EY colleagues to secure strong early foundations for reading and writing.

• Communicate with parents and governors about reading strategy and pupil progress.

• Be an active participant in weekly SLT meetings, whole-school improvement

• planning and maintain robust safeguarding practice.

What we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.

• Enthusiastic, hardworking pupils.

• Dedicated and talented staff.

• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

• A chance to make a lasting difference within a thriving school.

About the role:

• Secondment opportunity - starting January 2027 or sooner (if possible)

• Range L4-L8 (depending on experience)

• Closing date - 5pm on Friday 13th November 2026

• If you would like a tour of the school, please do not hesitate to contact school office on 01724 762818 or email admin@messingham.n-lincs.sch.uk

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.

Attachments

• Deputy Head Job description 2026.docx