Deputy Head Teacher

Pikes Lane Primary School

Deputy Headteacher

Leadership Scale L12L16 (£70,275 £77,676)

Start Date: January 2027

Following the promotion of our current Deputy Headteacher, the Governors and Headteacher of Pikes Lane Primary School are seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our ambitious and values-led leadership team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and successful senior leader who has a proven track record of improving the quality of education, developing others and leading whole-school improvement.

About Pikes Lane Primary School

Pikes Lane Primary School is a larger-than-average primary school serving a richly diverse community in Bolton. Our pupils are enthusiastic, resilient and full of potential, and our dedicated staff are united by a shared commitment to providing the very best education for every child.

We are proud of the significant progress we have made in strengthening the quality of education, behaviour, attendance and leadership. As we continue our improvement journey, we are investing in our people, developing leadership at every level and creating a culture where children and adults alike can flourish.

Our vision is simple:

Together we can be the best.

Working alongside the Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the quality of education, developing staff, strengthening leadership capacity and ensuring every pupil experiences an ambitious, inclusive and knowledge-rich curriculum.

We are looking for a leader who will:

inspire pupils and colleagues through high expectations, integrity and visible leadership;

model consistently excellent classroom practice and champion high-quality teaching and learning;

work collaboratively with leaders to further develop an ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum;

champion evidence-informed practice, adaptive teaching and inclusive classroom approaches;

use monitoring, professional dialogue and assessment intelligently to improve outcomes for pupils;

develop others through coaching, mentoring and high-quality professional learning;

build leadership capacity by empowering colleagues and promoting distributed leadership;

lead with warmth, compassion and professionalism, building positive relationships with pupils, families and staff;

place safeguarding, inclusion and pupils' wellbeing at the centre of every decision;

contribute strategically to the school's self-evaluation and ongoing improvement journey;

deputise confidently for the Headteacher and support the effective day-to-day leadership of the school.

We are particularly interested in leaders who:

have substantial and successful experience as a senior leader within a primary school, with evidence of securing sustained improvements across one or more whole-school priorities;

are committed to securing excellent outcomes for every child;

are reflective, resilient and committed to continuous professional learning;

value collaboration over hierarchy and enjoy developing the strengths of others;

have a secure understanding of curriculum, assessment and evidence-informed teaching;

inspire confidence through calm, thoughtful and purposeful leadership; are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of our school.

In return, we offer:

the opportunity to play a significant role in the next stage of our school's improvement journey;

enthusiastic, respectful and engaging children who enjoy learning;

a talented, committed and supportive staff team;

a collaborative leadership team committed to coaching, developing people and building leadership capacity;

high-quality professional development, leadership coaching and access to local and national professional networks;

strong partnerships with local schools, the Local Authority and external organisations;

a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and maintaining a healthy work-life balance;

excellent digital technology to enhance teaching, learning and leadership;

a welcoming, diverse and supportive school community where everyone is valued.

Leadership at Pikes Lane

We believe the best schools are built through collaboration rather than hierarchy. Our leaders work together to develop others, share responsibility and build leadership capacity across the school. We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who will strengthen our team, inspire colleagues and help ensure that sustainable improvement is achieved through collective expertise. Visits to the School

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. They provide an opportunity to meet our staff and pupils, experience our culture and learn more about our exciting plans for the future.

To arrange a visit, please contact Jennifer Walker, School Business Manager, on 01204 333633.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted using the Bolton Council application form and accompanied by a supporting statement of no more than three sides of A4, explaining how your experience, knowledge and leadership qualities meet the requirements of the role.

Applications should be emailed to: recruitment@pikes-lane.bolton.sch.uk

Recruitment Process

Closing date: 9.00 am, Wednesday 23 September 2026

Shortlisting: Week commencing Monday 28 September 2026

Selection process: October 2026 (date to be confirmed)

The selection process is expected to include a range of assessment activities, including lesson observation, leadership tasks, stakeholder engagement and formal interview.

Safeguarding

Pikes Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all appropriate safer recruitment and pre-employment checks.

Together we can be the best.