Deputy Headteacher

Diamond Wood Community Academy; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Wood Community Academy invites applications for a Deputy Headteacher to join at an exciting point in its journey. This Infant and Nursery school seeks a values-driven leader who believes every child deserves outstanding education and high expectations.

The successful candidate will inspire excellence in teaching and learning across Early Years and Key Stage 1, strengthen inclusive practice, and work with a supportive Local Academy Board and Enhance Academy Trust to drive the school's

Qualifications

• Experience in school leadership and working with a Local Academy Board and trust is desirable.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and high expectations for all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Inspire excellence in teaching and learning across Early Years and Key Stage 1.
• Strengthen inclusive practice and foster a school culture of ambition, hope and flourishing.
• Lead and support staff to improve practice and sustain high standards of education.

Job description

Deputy Headteacher at Diamond Wood Community Academy

Advert to close:Wednesday 30thSeptember

Shortlisting:Friday 2ndOctober

Visits to candidates' schools:to be conducted after shortlisting

Interviews:Thursday 15thOctober

Salary:Leadership Scale 8 to 12

We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join Diamond Wood Community Academy at an exciting point in its journey. This is a role for a values-driven, aspirational leader who believes passionately that every child, regardless of background, deserves an outstanding education, rich opportunities and the highest expectations.

As an Infant and Nursery school,our children are at the very beginning of their educational journey, and they are an absolute joy to work with. They are curious, enthusiastic and full of warmth. They are supported by a dedicated and caring staff team who work hard every day and who are deeply committed to one another and to the community we serve.

You will also work closely with supportive parents and carers who value education and partnership, and you will be part of a strong, forward‑thinking Local Academy Board and Enhance Academy Trust. Both provide high‑quality professional support, encouragement and appropriate challenge to help us continue to grow and develop as a school.

We are looking fora Deputy Headteacher who can inspire excellence in teaching and learning, strengthen inclusive practice, and help shape a school culture where ambition, hope and flourishing sit at the heart of daily life.

We are looking oan inspiring and reflective leader with a strong moral purpose and high aspirations for all. You will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a clear understanding of effective teaching and learning across Early Years and Key Stage 1, and the ability to lead and support others to improve practice. You will be resilient, compassionate and solutions-focused, with the confidence to work in a challenging context and the humility to learn alongside others.

You will be joining a warm, ambitious school community where children are a joy to teach, staff work hard for one another, and parents are supportive and engaged. This role offers a rare opportunity to combine meaningful leadership responsibility with significant classroom practice, to shape the future of the school, and to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families. There will be teaching commitment to be confirmed.

To find out more about the Academy, please visit our website:https://www.diamondwoodacademy.co.uk

For school visists please contact the Headteacher on [e-mail] /01924 325308

Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.