Deputy Head Teacher - Mandale Mill Primary (Lingfield Education Trust)

Stockton Academy Vacancies; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Deputy Head Teacher

Pay Scale: L12 – L16

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Required from: 1st September 2025

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced primary leader to have an impact and help to shape the vision and future of our school.

Mandale Mill Primary is a successful school with high aspirations, able to fully support our children in their learning and growth. We are extremely proud of the improvements our school has made and continues to make and we are looking for an individual to encourage this growth, who will inspire, as well as lead, and drive continuous improvement within the school. We have wonderful children who are supported and nurtured by a hardworking and caring teaching and support team in a positive and innovative working environment.

We are looking for candidates who have experience of:

1. working successfully as part of a senior leadership team;
2. being a kind leader;
3. rigorous monitoring of data to ensure that all pupils achieve;
4. leading by example with integrity and honesty;
5. developing curriculum to ensure it meets the needs of a diverse school community.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate that they:

1. have experience of successful curriculum leadership, including monitoring, evaluating and target setting;
2. have a clear vision for raising standards through coaching and mentoring;
3. are committed to ensuring achievement for all through equal access and opportunity and aspiration for all children;
4. have experience of using quantitative and qualitative data to guide school improvement and pupil progress.

If this sounds like you and a role that you would relish, please look carefully at the following materials and complete an application form along with a personal statement of no more than 1500 words which highlights why you would be perfect for this role.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance (certificate of disclosure form from the Disclosure and Barring Service). Pre-employment checks including an online and social media search (KCSIE) will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.

The post will be based in Mandale Mill Primary School; however, as the school moves forward in joining Lingfield Education Trust, the Trust reserves the right to require you to work at other schools in the Trust depending on the needs of the business. As part of Lingfield Education Trust, there are exciting opportunities to work across the Trust and for career progression.

Application packs will be available from Gloria Lawson, at the school office, or via email at [e-mail].

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged; please use admin email or the school telephone number to arrange.

Closing Date: Wednesday 30th April (mid-day)

If you do not hear by 5pm on the day of shortlisting, please assume that you have not been successful.

Interviews: Week beginning 5th May