Deputy Headteacher

Teaching Vacancies; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Barnsley is looking for a dedicated professional who embodies the values of the Catholic and Church of England Christian ethos. The role emphasizes strong leadership and a commitment to nurturing pupils' spiritual development. Candidates should possess QTS and demonstrate effective teaching and assessment skills, alongside a proven track record in school improvement. A collaborative spirit and ability to inspire others are essential. The institution offers a supportive environment focused on staff wellbeing and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive Christian community

Bespoke professional development programmes

State-of-the-art school facilities

Qualifications

• Experience leading school improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to raise standards and improve outcomes for pupils.
• Ability to model professionalism and uphold school values.

Skills

Experience of planning and leading Christian worship

Understanding of Christian ethos and values

Strong leadership experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to inspire and motivate others

Strong organizational skills

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• A practising Christian who can actively support and model the Catholic and Church of England Christian ethos of the school
• Experience of planning, leading, or contributing to Christian worship (e.g. whole-school worship, assemblies, liturgical prayer, collective worship, seasonal liturgies
• Understanding of how the school’s Mission, Christian Values, Catholic Social Teaching (CST), and Church of England Vision for Education (e.g. Deeply Christian, Serving the Common Good) shape culture, curriculum, and daily life
• Clear commitment to nurturing pupils’ spiritual development in a traditional Christian context.
• QTS
• Evidence of sustained professional development relevant to senior leadership
• Experience of leading on whole school teaching, learning and assessment priorities with impact
• Relevant professional development, e.g. NPQ programmes
• Successful experience as a senior or middle leader with a strong record of impact.
• Demonstrated ability to lead school improvement initiatives.
• Experience of monitoring, evaluating and improving the quality of teaching and learning
• Proven ability to raise standards and improve outcomes for pupils
• Experience in safeguarding and contributing to safeguarding leadership.
• Line-management experience, including performance management and staff development.
• A strong understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment
• An excellent classroom practitioner with a track record of strong outcomes for all children over time
• Up-to-date knowledge of the curriculum and current educational developments
• Ability to analyse data and use it to drive improvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships
• Ability to inspire, motivate and support pupils, colleagues and the wider community
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage change and lead teams effectively
• Knowledge of effective approaches to inclusion and adaptive teaching
• Understanding of Trust-wide collaboration and working across multiple settings
• A clear and ambitious vision for inclusive high-quality education
• High expectations of behaviour, attitudes and outcomes for all pupils
• Integrity, resilience and emotional intelligence
• A collaborative leadership style that values relationships and teamwork
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth
• Ability to think strategically and act decisively when needed
• A positive, solution-focused approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Ability to model professionalism and uphold school/Trust values
• Reflective, self-aware, able to respond to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
• Has a strong and clear sense of accountability to self and others driven by a moral imperative to challenge underperformance
• Recognises, models and promotes in others the joy and wonder in our vocation of teaching and service to young people

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and caring Christian school community where the Senior Leadership Team is committed to staff wellbeing and manageable workload.
• A talented, forward-looking staff team who are committed to continuous school improvement and to securing the best possible outcomes for all pupils.
• A bespoke CPD programme, with opportunities for further professional development (including NPQs) and Trust-wide collaboration.
• A purpose-built, state-of-the-art school building, ample parking and access to our school gym in the evenings.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.