Job Description

Halifax Primary School

Address:

Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 8PY

Salary:

61,534 - 67,898 per annum

Hours:

Full time

Contract:

Permanent

Reference:

8132




Join

Halifax Primary School

, a friendly and inclusive community where everyone works together to achieve their best. We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and committed

Deputy Headteacher

to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of our pupils.

About Our School

At our school, our vision, "helping each other to aim high," is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our core values of aspiration, collaboration, nurture, and curiosity, we have high expectations for both learning and behaviour. Our established and engaging curriculum is designed to inspire every child, with oracy woven throughout to develop confident and articulate learners. While academic success is important to us, we are equally committed to helping our pupils grow into responsible, resilient, and tolerant individuals. Our school behaviour code, Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Caring, Be Safe, underpins our positive and inclusive ethos and supports every child to thrive.

About the Role

As Deputy Headteacher, you will:




support the Headteacher in leading the school and driving continuous improvement have responsibility for Pupil Premium, safeguarding (DSL), and raising standards including learning and teaching and assessment play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the school model high standards and inspire excellence in staff and pupils alike.

What We Offer:

a supportive and welcoming team opportunities for professional development a vibrant, well-resourced learning environment a commitment to staff wellbeing.

How to Apply

For further information and to apply, please contact Mrs Gemma Mann, Office Manager at:

g.mann@halifax.omat.org.uk

. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.


Alternatively, please download the

Application Form (docx)

,

and Person Specification (docx)

and

Equal Opportunities Form (docx)

.




Completed applications are to be sent to:

g.mann@halifax.omat.org.uk

.

Closing date:

9am, 4 December 2025.

Interview date:

Provisionally scheduled for 12 December 2025.


We look forward to welcoming you to our community.

Safeguarding Statement

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all of those who work with us to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service).

Diversity Statement

Halifax Primary School values diversity and recognise the varied contributions that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation.