Deputy Head Teacher

Nova Education Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Education Trust is seeking an experienced senior leader to join our executive team in Nottingham. You will hold QTS with NPQH and lead school-wide improvement, safeguarding, and strategic planning to raise standards across the trust.

You will use data to drive decisions, manage behaviour, attendance, and staff development, and build strong partnerships with parents, governors and external agencies. Experience at Deputy Headteacher level is desirable.

Qualifications

• QTS is required; NPQH and additional professional qualifications are advantageous.
• Strong understanding of the National Curriculum, assessments and effective teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead behaviour, attendance, and whole-school improvement initiatives.
• Use data to drive school improvement and inform strategic decisions.
• Lead and support staff through performance management and professional development.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment where pupils thrive.
• Ensure safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education compliance.
• Manage resources and budgets to maximise pupil outcomes.
• Build partnerships with parents, governors, external agencies, and other schools.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, organisation, delegation, and communication.

Skills

QTS

NPQH

Curriculum knowledge

Data-driven improvement

Behaviour management

Staff coaching

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership & strategy

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

NPQH

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational senior leader who will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with NPQH and additional professional qualifications/training being advantageous.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the National Curriculum, statutory requirements, assessment, and teaching strategies that support all learners.
• Have a proven track record of leading behaviour, attendance, and whole-school improvement initiatives.
• Use data effectively to drive school improvement, raise standards, and inform strategic decision-making.
• Lead and support staff through high expectations, performance management, professional development, and coaching.
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment where pupils can thrive.
• Show strong knowledge of safeguarding, safer recruitment, SEND, and Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements.
• Manage resources and budgets efficiently to maximise impact on pupil outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, governors, external agencies, and other schools.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills, including organisation, delegation, communication, and conflict resolution.
• Lead with resilience, positivity, empathy, and a proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Inspire confidence across the school community and clearly articulate the school's vision and values.
• Have experience of senior leadership at Deputy Headteacher level or equivalent (desirable).