Deputy Headteacher

Derby Diocesan Academy Trust; Bolsover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an inspirational Deputy Headteacher to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a vibrant school community towards excellence. The successful candidate will possess a proven track record in leadership, teaching, and assessment, and will be dedicated to creating stimulating learning experiences. With a commitment to inclusion and excellence, this position promises a rewarding challenge in a supportive environment. Join a forward-thinking team that values creativity and high expectations for every child.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Innovative working environment

Support from a family of schools

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful leadership in education.
• Ability to deliver inspirational learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the school on its journey to outstanding.
• Foster links between the school, home, and community.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Assessment

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Postgraduate Certificate in Education

Job description

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" z_index=""][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_row_inner row_type="row" type="full_width" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=""]Location: Bolsover Church of England Junior SchoolJob Title: Deputy HeadteacherSalary: L6 - L10Contract Type: Permanent, Full-TimeStart date: 1 September 2025Provisional Interviews: 22 May 2025Start Date: 1 September 2025[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type="row" type="full_width" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1678279765937{padding-top: 60px !important;}"]

Job outline

[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type="small" position="left" color="#a70077" thickness="5" width="50" up="15px" down="30px"][vc_column_text css=""]Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) and the Local Academy Committee of Bolsover C of E Junior School are looking for an inspirational Deputy Headteacher to support our school on its journey to outstanding. This is an opportunity for individuals with a proven track record of successful leadership to join a rapidly improving school.Bolsover C of E Junior School is a Church school with close links to St. Mary and St Laurence Church in Bolsover. We are a larger than average sized C of E Junior School situated in a new development located to the east of the centre of Bolsover. We are very proud of our school, its grounds and the community it is part of. Our vision is based on faithfully Christian values and we encourage all to be courageous in what they do.We are looking for inspirational leaders who have high expectations of every child. We require individuals who are imaginative, creative and forward-thinking with a proven track record of outstanding leadership, planning, teaching and assessment.Our ideal candidates will be able to deliver inspirational learning experiences in a stimulating environment and be committed to excellence, inclusion and challenge. Our outstanding candidates will have the strong interpersonal skills to foster links between the school, home and wider community.If you are ready for a new and exciting challenge, we will offer you:

• A competitive salary to attract the best
• A positive and innovative working environment
• A strong and growing family of schools within Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT), driving up standards and providing valuable support to staff

To arrange an informal discussion about the role or a tour of the school, please contact the DDAT HR Central Team at [e-mail] and we will arrange a time.Bolsover Church of England Junior School welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.For more information please visit http://www.bolsover-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk.The closing date for applications is midday on 16th May 2025.Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 22nd May 2025.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type="row" type="full_width" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1678279777959{padding-top: 60px !important;}"]

Application information

[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type="small" position="left" color="#a70077" thickness="5" width="50" up="15px" down="30px"][vc_column_text css=""]To apply for this role, please complete the DDAT application form and return this to the DDAT HR Central Team at [e-mail] by the closing date.We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms.Closing Date: Midday on 16th May 2025Provisional Interviews: 22nd May 2025[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="10px"][button size="medium" target="_blank" hover_type="default" text_align="left" text="Job Description and Person Specification" link="https://ddat.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bolsover-DHT-JD-PS.pdf" border_radius="30" margin="10px 0px 10px 0px"][vc_empty_space height="10px"][button size="medium" target="_blank" hover_type="default" text_align="left" text="Teaching Staff Application Form" link="https://ddat.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DDAT-TEACHERS-Application-form-Sept-23.docx" border_radius="30" margin="10px 0px 10px 0px"][vc_empty_space height="10px"][button size="medium" target="_blank" hover_type="default" text_align="left" text="Monitoring Form" link="https://ddat.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Monitoring-Form-Sept-2023-1.docx" border_radius="30" margin="10px 0px 10px 0px"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1696512855256{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #a70077 !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}" el_class="white-text"]DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id="Work with us sidebar"][/vc_column][/vc_row]