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Deputy Headteacher

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
03/11/2026
Advert End Date:
18/11/2026 12:00
Salary:
£66,368 - £73,105
Job Category:
Schools - Leadership
Vacancy ID:
304303
Employment Location:
Seaham
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
18 Nov
Further Information
Permanent Contract - Full Time - N.O.R. 341
Required for April 2027 or earlier (if possible)
 
Due to the promotion of the current post holder, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the leadership team of our successful school and work alongside the Headteacher, maintaining the high expectations set by our Governing Board.

The governors seek to appoint an excellent, inspiring, teacher who can help maintain high standards across school.
 
The successful candidate must have excellent communication and leadership skills to join our dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want our children to love learning in a safe and happy school environment.
 
Seaham Trinity Primary School is a large, inclusive school at the heart of a thriving community.
 
We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who will help to continue to drive our vision of excellence as we take the school forward.
 
Applicants will need to provide leadership of a high quality in the academic, pastoral and management fields and be able to show evidence of the successful implementation of change.
 
The role will be non-class based, in the first instance, to allow the successful candidate to support our hard-working team, help continue to develop teaching and learning and provide a high level of pastoral care to our children and their families.
 
We welcome visits to our school from prospective applicants. Please contact us at seaham.trinity@durhamlearning.net to arrange a visit at one of the below dates and times:
Tuesday 10th November 2026 at 9.30am
Thursday 12th November 2026 at 4pm
 
If these dates and times aren’t suitable, please email seaham.trinity@durhamlearning.net to arrange an alternative.
 
Completed application forms should be returned to EDGS.Administration@durham.gov.uk.
 
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
 
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
 
Closing date for receipt of applications: Noon, Wednesday 18th November 2026
Shortlisting date: Monday 23rd November 2026
Interview date: Monday 30th November 2026
 
Seaham Trinity Primary School
Princess Road
Seaham
SR7 7SP
 
Tel. No. 0191 5813047
Email: seaham.trinity@durhamlearning.net
 
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