DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Teaching Vacancies; Colne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking an inspirational Deputy Headteacher to lead with impact in a busy UK school. You will drive teaching and learning, support staff development, and contribute to strategic planning to raise attainment and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will combine strong leadership with a commitment to ongoing research into school improvement, develop robust quality assurance processes, and foster a collaborative ethos with families and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Substantial and successful experience of senior leadership in the education sector and a proven track record of driving whole school improvement.
• Commitment to ongoing research into school improvement.
• Experience of leading by example with an understanding of different leadership and management styles.
• Ability to develop quality assurance systems to ensure strong performance and impact.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of educational legislation, new innovations and developments.
• Strong commitment to personal development for all staff with high expectations for all.
• Relentless optimism and ability to manage change, conflict and empower others.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced school where every day is different.

Skills

Senior leadership

Educational leadership

School improvement

Research into school improvement

Quality assurance systems

Educational legislation knowledge

Staff development

Change management

Conflict management

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you our future Deputy Headteacher?

We are looking to appoint an inspirational leader who will further enhance both our leadership team and the lives and learning of our children. We are looking for a deputy who is committed to outstanding teaching and learning and have a drive to make sure that teaching in school is always the best it can be.

Your application will need to demonstrate that you have:

• Substantial and successful experience of senior leadership in the education sector and who is solution focused with a proven track record of driving whole school improvement.
• A commitment to ongoing research into school improvement.
• Experience of leading by example with an understanding of how to use different leadership and management styles.
• The ability to develop quality assurance systems to ensure strong performance and impact.
• A deep knowledge and understanding of educational legislation, new innovations and developments.
• A strong commitment to personal development for all staff including yourself with high expectations for all.
• Relentless optimism and the ability to manage change, conflict and empower others.
• The desire to work in a school setting that is fast paced, where every day is different.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A non class based Deputy Headteacher post in a busy and successful school (the post carries a teaching commitment)
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A supportive environment with a welcoming ethos and an outstanding sense of community through close partnerships with families and other community groups
• Enthusiastic, caring and honest children, who have a positive attitude towards learning and life
• A staff team committed to securing the best outcomes for all pupils
• Governors who are supportive and committed to moving the school forward- A school that is part of a strong collaboration with a Maintained Nursery School.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to the safeguarding of our pupils and as such, all appointments are subject to the appropriate checks - including an online search.