Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2026 |
| Location: | Castleford, WF10 3DB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b6a425fd-a360-4bb9-9e37-d918d4cc4d04 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The school and Governing Body are delighted to introduce our school, and outline the exciting opportunities this role presents. Fairburn View is a warm, inclusive and ambitious primary school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment in which every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential - academically, socially and emotionally.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, committed and skilled leader to join the Senior Leadership team at our school. The Deputy Headteacher will play a central role in strengthening the leadership, supporting staff development, and securing consistent high quality teaching and learning across the school. They will build strong links within the community, and work in partnership with pupils, families and the wider community to ensure that every child thrives, and has access to the education that they deserve.
To apply for this role, please complete the application form and return via email to the School Business Manager - jpratt@fairburnview.co.uk
What the school offers its staff
At Fairburn View, we value collaboration, professional trust and continuous professional development. You will be joining a dedicated and supportive team who work closely together to drive school improvement, uphold high expectations, and ensure the wellbeing of both pupils and staff. We are committed to investing in leadership development and providing opportunities for you to grow within your role.
This role will be a non-class based to enable the successful candidate to effectively lead, and develop others.
There will be a core subject leadership responsibility, however the subject area is negotiable based on areas of expertise of the successful candidate.
Fairburn View Primary School is part of Wakefield Local Authority, which provides all staff with access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to Safeguarding with regular training for all staff with a particular focus on contextual safeguarding. We have a team of DSLs to reflect our context, and a highly supportive pastoral team that works closely with local services including Social Care and Family Hubs to ensure our families are supported effectively.
The school and Governing Body are delighted to introduce our school, and outline the exciting opportunities this role presents. Fairburn View is a warm, inclusive and ambitious primary school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment in which every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential - academically, socially and emotionally.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, committed and skilled leader to join the Senior Leadership team at our school. The Deputy Headteacher will play a central role in strengthening the leadership, supporting staff development, and securing consistent high quality teaching and learning across the school. They will build strong links within the community, and work in partnership with pupils, families and the wider community to ensure that every child thrives, and has access to the education that they deserve.
To apply for this role, please complete the application form and return via email to the School Business Manager - jpratt@fairburnview.co.uk
What the school offers its staff
At Fairburn View, we value collaboration, professional trust and continuous professional development. You will be joining a dedicated and supportive team who work closely together to drive school improvement, uphold high expectations, and ensure the wellbeing of both pupils and staff. We are committed to investing in leadership development and providing opportunities for you to grow within your role.
This role will be a non-class based to enable the successful candidate to effectively lead, and develop others.
There will be a core subject leadership responsibility, however the subject area is negotiable based on areas of expertise of the successful candidate.
Fairburn View Primary School is part of Wakefield Local Authority, which provides all staff with access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to Safeguarding with regular training for all staff with a particular focus on contextual safeguarding. We have a team of DSLs to reflect our context, and a highly supportive pastoral team that works closely with local services including Social Care and Family Hubs to ensure our families are supported effectively.