Deputy Headteacher

Wingfield Academy; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a visionary Deputy Headteacher to join their senior leadership team during a pivotal phase of development. This role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact on the academy's future and drive meaningful change. Candidates should possess a strong leadership background, a strategic vision for school improvement, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. Join a supportive community dedicated to raising educational standards and making a lasting difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Attractive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Technology scheme

High-quality professional training

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Strong track record of raising achievement in secondary education.
• Excellent practitioner with strong leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategic plans to ensure high expectations across the academy.
• Support the development of policies that promote high achievement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Classroom Management

School Improvement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Postgraduate Qualification in Education Leadership

Job description

Wingfield Academy is looking for a visionary, ambitious, and innovative Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team at a crucial stage in the academy’s development.

About the role

This is a rare opportunity for an outstanding strategic leader who is dedicated to driving meaningful change, inspiring others, and playing a central role in a leadership team that aspires to be the very best.As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a key role in shaping the academy’s future as we work towards achieving Outstanding status.

You will take personal responsibility for the successful implementation of the strategic plan, ensuring high expectations are met across all areas of school life. You will actively support the development and maintenance of policies and practices that promote high achievement, inclusion, and excellence in teaching, learning, and behaviour.

The specific responsibilities of this role will be agreed at interview and will be aligned to the successful candidate’s interests, expertise and identified school improvement areas.

About you

The post would suit a dynamic and enthusiastic leader with a strong track record of raising achievement in a secondary school setting.

You will be an excellent practitioner who leads by example, with strong leadership experience and the ability to inspire and motivate others. A deep knowledge of effective classroom practice and a clear, strategic vision for school improvement are essential for this role.

We welcome applications from candidates who have an interest in any or all areas of school improvement. If you are an inspiring and strategic leader, ready to make a lasting impact on both the school’s future and the lives of our students, we would love to hear from you.

About Wingfield Academy

Wingfield Academy is an oversubscribed, high-performing secondary school, recognised as one of the highest performing schools in Rotherham and in the top 7% nationally for progress. Wingfield has also been named a national lead school as part of the DfE’s Behaviour Hub programme. The Academy is looking to expand and develop further, attracting the best people to work alongside our dedicated and ambitious staff who go the extra mile to make a quantifiable and powerful contribution to social mobility. We focus on the things that matter.

Our ethos is “child-centred, progress-focused,” and we are proud to work with a cohort of students who exhibit high standards of behaviour and a strong desire to learn. We have a welcoming and supportive community where staff really do matter. Wingfield offers a supportive and committed leadership team with a clear vision of raising standards of teaching, learning and positive behaviour.

As a member of the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT), which comprises three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools, and three Primary Schools, we can offer a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service.

Why Work for Us?

·NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country

·A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter

·Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development

·Attractive pension scheme

·Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme

·A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff

To apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 12thMay 2025.

Interview date: Thursday 15thMay 2025.

NCLT will raise standards across our family of schools and colleges. We will promote a culture of aspiration, excellence and enjoyment. We will use our collective strengths and expertise to benefit our children and young people. A charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (company number: 09257194).

NCLT has a commitment to safeguarding students and the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks in line with Safer Recruitment guidance. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We value diversity and actively promote equality of opportunity. As a Disability Confident Leader, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a post will be offered an interview.