At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire staff to improve education quality and pupil outcomes.
- Company: Pikes Lane Primary School, a diverse and ambitious community-focused school.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team dedicated to staff wellbeing and student success.
- Why this job: Shape the future of education and make a real difference in children's lives.
- Qualifications: Proven senior leadership experience and a commitment to continuous improvement.
The predicted salary is between 70275 - 77676 £ per year.
- Pikes Lane Primary School
- Deputy Headteacher
- Leadership Scale L12L16 (£70,275 £77,676)
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 the 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- Desired Attributes
- 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.
- Be committed to securing excellent outcomes for every child.
- Be 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; be excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of our school.
What 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.
- 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
- 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.
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