Deputy Headteacher

Highfield Ely Academy; Ely; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Highfield Ely Academy in Ely, Cambridgeshire is seeking a Deputy Headteacher to work with the Headteacher to deliver strategic leadership and drive the school's direction.

You will lead initiatives for pupils with complex needs, contribute to curriculum development, support staff wellbeing, and foster partnerships across the Active Learning Trust.

The role offers a full-time permanent contract with a competitive salary on the ALT Leadership scale.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs and curriculum delivery.
• Collaborative approach within an ambitious Trust.
• Vision for future development and excellence across the school.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff while ensuring wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Headteacher to deliver strategic leadership and direction.
• Develop, implement and evaluate school practices with effective resource management.
• Lead and inspire staff to achieve high standards and positive outcomes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Curriculum development

Staff motivation

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Resilience

Job description

Location: Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: ALT Leadership L16 - L20 (£77,676 - £85,547 FTE)

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven, inspirational leader with the vision, knowledge and experience to build on Highfield Ely Academy’s existing good practice.

The Deputy Headteacher will work with the Headteacher to deliver strategic leadership and, with others, lead and develop the strategic direction of the school. Operationally, the Deputy Headteacher will help to develop, implement and evaluate the school’s practices and ensure resources are efficiently and effectively managed.

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher at Highfield Ely Academy who will:

Be an inspirational leader who has demonstrable experience of working with pupils with a range of complex needs, curriculum development and delivery.

Share our ambition for every child to achieve their full potential regardless of the complexity of their needs, in addition to having:

• a collaborative approach to being part of an ambitious Trust
• a vision for the future development of the school, with a determination to achieve excellence
• the skills to lead, motivate and inspire by being a visible leader
• experience of supporting and motivating a dynamic and forward-thinking staff group by fostering respectful relationships and focusing on their career development and wellbeing
• the ability to deliver a diverse curriculum which meets the needs of all pupils
• a commitment to ensuring every child feels valued and respected
• an outward facing approach in order to build and develop relationships and partnership working
• excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, resilience and a positive attitude

What we can offer:

• Enthusiastic, friendly, engaged and creative pupils who are keen to learn
• An engaged community of families and external partners
• A motivated, talented, dedicated and hardworking staff group who have high expectations
• A supportive and proactive Trust Board and Chief Executive Officer
• An excellent working environment that supports and promotes staff wellbeing
• Commitment to ongoing opportunities for training and professional development, with the ability to obtain NPQH delivered by the Active Learning Trust Institute in partnership with Ambition Institute
• Strong Trust family who are encouraging and at the heart of all that we do
• An opportunity to be a part of the development of the Trust

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.