Deputy Headteacher

MyNewTerm; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MyNewTerm is seeking a Deputy Headteacher to provide strategic and operational leadership across the school, ensuring outstanding teaching and learning and positive outcomes for all pupils.

They will deputise for the Headteacher, work with staff, governors, trust leaders and partners to secure excellence, develop an ambitious curriculum, and drive the Academy's Journey to Excellence plan, with child-centred leadership at the core.

Qualifications

• Strategic and operational leadership of a school.
• Driving school improvement and high standards of teaching and learning.
• Ensuring positive outcomes for all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Headteacher in their absence.
• Collaborate with staff, governors, trust leaders, parents and external agencies to secure excellence across school life.
• Lead the development of the Academy’s curriculum and improvement plans.
• Model and lead child-centred leadership and professional growth across the school.

Job description

To support the Headteacher in providing strategic and operational leadership for the school, ensuring the highest quality of education, outstanding standards of teaching and learning and positive outcomes for all pupils. The Deputy Headteacher will play a key role in driving school improvement, leading the day-to-day operation of the school and fostering a culture of high expectations, inclusion, safeguarding, personal development and continuous professional growth.

The Deputy Headteacher will deputise for the Headteacher in their absence and work collaboratively with staff, governors, trust leaders, parents and external agencies to secure excellence across all aspects of school life.

Aligned with the culture, values and strategic ambitions of the Trust, you will provide childcentred leadership, deliver an ambitious and engaging curriculum and lead the development of the Academy’s Journey to Excellence Plan. Working collaboratively with pupils, families, governors, Trust colleagues, the University and wider community partners, you will act as a visible role model and advocate for the academy and the wider Trust, contributing to system leadership and helping to realise our shared vision: "For all young people to be inspired by an excellent education that raises their aspirations and enriches their lives."

Working within our collaborative Trust culture, you will contribute to system leadership across the Trust, sharing expertise, supporting school improvement and helping to ensure that every child benefits from outstanding educational opportunities.