Deputy Headteacher

Stamshaw Junior School; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamshaw Junior School in Sunderland seeks a Deputy Headteacher to provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring high-quality education and outstanding teaching and learning.

You will deputise for the Headteacher, drive school improvement, lead day-to-day operations, and work with governors, trust leaders and families to secure excellence, inclusion, safeguarding and personal development for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic and operational school leadership.
• Committed to safeguarding and inclusion.
• Strong collaboration with governors, parents and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for Headteacher in their absence.
• Lead day-to-day school operations and oversee teaching quality.
• Collaborate with governors, trust leaders, parents and agencies to secure excellence.
• Drive school improvement and raise pupil outcomes.

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.