Deputy Headteacher

Essential Criteria

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Significant experience of working with secondary-aged students. Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, staff and external stakeholders. Significant experience of leading teaching and learning, curriculum development and/or quality of education within a secondary school setting. Comprehensive understanding of curriculum, assessment, teaching and learning, literacy and evidence-informed practice, with a proven ability to use data to improve student outcomes. Proven ability to evaluate the quality of education and implement effective strategies for sustained school improvement. Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. Ability to analyse student and school performance data and implement effective interventions. Commitment to inclusion, equality and raising aspirations for all students.

Desirable Criteria

Previous experience as a senior leader. Successful experience of leading teams, managing staff and securing improvement through effective performance management, coaching and professional development. Strong knowledge of curriculum design, assessment, quality assurance, literacy and evidence-informed teaching strategies that improve student outcomes. Evidence of professional development in leadership, curriculum development, teaching and learning, assessment, quality of education or school improvement. Working Conditions Full teaching timetable may apply alongside strategic leadership responsibilities, with a focus on quality of education, teaching and learning and curriculum development. Attendance at evening events, meetings and school functions may be required. The role will require active participation in the day-to-day leadership of the Academy, including responding to urgent operational, pastoral and safeguarding matters as required.