Deputy Headteacher

Cloudside Academy; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloudside Academy in Derbyshire invites an ambitious Deputy Headteacher to lead teaching and learning, drive school improvement, and develop staff across all levels to secure outstanding outcomes for every pupil.

Join a supportive leadership team within LEAD Academy Trust, with strong CPD opportunities, excellent training, and a culture that values inclusion, resilience, and high expectations of both staff and children across the school.

Qualifications

• Qualified headteacher with senior leadership experience.
• Track record of school improvement and delivering outcomes.
• Ability to inspire, support and develop staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and learning to secure high standards.
• Drive ongoing school improvement and curriculum development.
• Oversee staff performance, development and wellbeing.
• Manage resources and collaborate with the LEAD Academy Trust.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Strategic vision

Inclusion

Job description

Deputy Headteacher Advert

Cloudside Academy is a very friendly, caring primary school where everyone is valued for their individuality and the talents that they have, while also seeing themselves as part of a supportive team. Every child is given the opportunity to thrive while empowering and encouraging others. We create an inclusive culture where our children respect, understand and encourage difference, valuing what each other have to offer the team.

We have large outside grounds, which include two playgrounds, a large playing field, a wooded area and an allotment. These areas provide the children with space to play; use during PE lessons; allow us to grow our own food and investigate during Science or Geography lessons. We are fortunate to have our own swimming pool where every child swims, each year, as part of the PE curriculum.

We are a large two-form entry junior school, situated in the locality of Sandiacre, on the border of Derby and Nottingham and part of the Erewash Borough of Derbyshire. Cloudside Academy has capacity for 320 pupils, where our curriculum is bespoke to our school context, taking into account the children’s specific needs. All decisions made are based on the known needs of our children and the community.

As part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust we are committed to providing the highest quality education, enabling every pupil to reach their full potential.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and inspirational leader to play a key role in shaping the future on our school.

The successful candidate will be a highly effective leader who:

1. Has a proven track record of successful senior leadership and school improvement.
2. Is passionate about securing the highest standards of teaching, learning and achievement.
3. Has the ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff at all levels.
4. Demonstrates strategic vision combined with excellent operational leadership.
5. Has high expectations of themselves, colleagues and learners.
6. Is committed to inclusion, equity and ensuring every learner achieves their full potential.
7. Is resilient, solution-focused and relentless in the pursuit of excellence.

In return, the successful candidate will:

1. have full support from a highly successful and experienced leadership team;
2. work in a school with high aspirations for all of its pupils and staff;
3. have access to the L.E.A.D. Urban Teaching School Alliance’s professional development programme;
4. have excellent in house training and CPD opportunities
5. be provided with excellent career opportunities.
6. have the opportunity to network in a thriving cluster
7. the opportunity to develop leadership skills
8. a school that believes in putting children first, raising standards and transforming lives.
9. amazing children, who behave well, work hard and are active citizens within their community.

Cloudside Academy is part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust which is a registered charity created in 2011.The Trust aims, through outstanding leadership, to provide the highest quality education to enable every pupil to realise their full potential.

This is a superb opportunity to develop and progress professionally and to impact upon children’s learning.

Please view our website www.cloudsideacademy.co.uk to learn more about our school.

Visits to school are warmly welcomed.