Deputy Headteacher

North East Jobs; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job description

Closed for applications on 25/04/2025 12:00

Job Category:

Vacancy ID:

278484

Employment Location:

Sunderland

25 Apr

Further Information

Deputy Headteacher

Required September 2025
Leadership Grade 10 - 14
Salary £62,202 - £68,586 per annum
Permanent / Fulltime


Diamond Hall Junior Academy is part of the North East Learning Trust and is seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated team.

This is an opportunity for an inspirational and ambitious leader who shares our determination to maintain and enhance the exceptional standards set by our school.

Currently graded as ‘good’ in all areas (Ofsted, March 2022), Diamond Hall Junior Academy has undergone a truly transformational journey since it joined NELT in 2017. This transformation has been achieved as a result of unwavering support from a team of trusted leaders of education. There is an unrelenting focus on high-quality teaching and learning, an ambitious curriculum, complemented by an exceptionally talented and committed staff body.

Working for the North East Learning Trust means joining one of the most successful and ambitious education trusts in the country and one of the largest school families in the region. Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.

You will work closely with staff, pupils, and parents to ensure that Diamond Hall Junior Academy is a truly unique school providing the highest quality education for our pupils. As a team, we ensure children are given every opportunity to thrive in an environment of high aspirations, care and mutual respect. Their work is valued and celebrated and all children, regardless of their abilities are of equal worth.

First and foremost, you will be an exceptional teacher with a commitment to ensuring progress and attainment for all pupils and the role also includes a teaching commitment. We are seeking someone who will set the highest of expectations and who has a creative and forward-thinking approach to teaching and leadership in an educational setting.

The successful candidate will strengthen and maintain the links that have been built with parents and the wider community, as well as show a commitment to the personal development of our pupils. You will lead on behaviour, attendance and assessment across school, tracking and strategically analysing whole school data in order to promote pupil progress and outcomes.

As Deputy Headteacher you will also be responsible for supporting curriculum development, monitoring and developing attendance and developing trainee teachers. The Deputy Headteacher will also be required to act as Deputy DSL.


We are committed to:

• A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging pupils
• A positive and caring ethos
• An excellent learning environment and resources
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
• A supportive and effective governing body


We will offer you:

• National Terms and Conditions of Employment
• Access to Teachers’ Pension
• Up to 1 day paid leave per year for staff well-being
• Lifestyle Savings – range of discounts from top retail brands
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and well-being portal


The successful candidate will:

• have proven leadership skills in school improvement and curriculum innovation
• have experience of leading a core curriculum area
• be an exemplary classroom practitioner and is able to model and coach their outstanding teaching.
• has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour
• has excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills with the ability to lead, motivate, inspire and support colleagues
• is committed to working in partnership with our parents and the local community


Deadline: 12 noon on Friday 25th April 2025

Shortlisting: Tuesday 29th April 2025

Interviews taking place on Wednesday 7th May 2025


How to apply:

Application packs can be downloaded from our website.

Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and should be returned with application forms to [e-mail] or by post to Lauren Heslop School Office Manager, Well Street, Sunderland SR4 6JF. Please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education” and the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy which is available on our website.