Deputy Head Teacher
About This Role
ONE Trust is seeking to appoint
an experienced and ambitious leader who can demonstrate outstanding practice
and provide strategic, innovative and creative direction in order to raise
standards and ensure the very best outcomes for all.
Milecastle Primary School is a one-form
entry primary school with 200 pupils, based in the Outer West of
Newcastle. The school has been part of the ONE (Owl North East) Trust
since January 2024.
The successful candidate will work
in partnership with the Head Teacher, the Trust and the Local Governing Body to
lead and shape the future of the school, uphold and maintain the strong ethos
and values established and harness the skills and enthusiasm of all staff and
pupils.
In return, the appointed Deputy
Head Teacher will work with an experienced and dedicated staff team to build on
the continued successes and achievements of the school. The successful
candidate will also benefit from the strong and extensive network of support
from other leaders within the Trust.
We are looking for a Deputy Head Teacher who:
- is an excellent classroom
practitioner who can lead on curriculum development and teaching and
learning across the school - has an inspirational and
inclusive teaching and leadership style which will empower and motivate
others to reach their full potential - has a proven track record of
high expectations in raising standards - is committed to our
inclusive approach which celebrates cultural, religious, ethnic and
linguistic diversity - has excellent interpersonal
and communication skills - has very high expectations
of behaviour and is passionate about children’s learning - will be able to further
develop our collaborative, team approach - is able to maintain and
strengthen our current links with parents and the wider community.
You will be based at Milecastle
Primary School. At the request of the ONE Trust, you may be required to conduct
your duties elsewhere to facilitate learning or social activities off the
school premises. The Trust reserves the right to change your area of work,
temporarily or otherwise, as may be required, subject to reasonable notice and
prior consultation with you.
Closing Date: 22nd April 2026, at 12noon
Shortlisting: 22nd April 2026
Observations in current setting: Monday 27th & Wednesday
29th April 2026
Tasks and Interviews: Friday 1st May 2026
As this post involves
working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information,
written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before
the final selection stage.
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