Deputy Headteacher

North Durham Academy; West Shield Row Villas; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

North Durham Academy seeks an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in the continued success of the academy. Working closely with the Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership across the academy, helping to shape its vision, drive improvement and create an environment where students and staff can thrive.

As Deputy Headteacher, you will support the professional leadership and management of the academy, deputising for the Headteacher

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across the academy and shape its vision.
• Support professional leadership and management, deputising for the Headteacher when required and contributing to school improvement.
• Work with senior and middle leaders to raise teaching standards and secure excellent outcomes for students.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, governors and the wider community.

Job description

Deputy Headteacher North Durham Academy

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in the continued success of North Durham Academy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and inspirational leader who is passionate about education and committed to ensuring every young person achieves their full potential. Working closely with the Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership across the academy, helping to shape its vision, drive improvement and create an environment where students and staff can thrive.

As Deputy Headteacher, you will support the professional leadership and management of the academy, deputising for the Headteacher when required and contributing to all aspects of school development. You will work alongside senior and middle leaders to promote high standards of teaching and learning, secure excellent outcomes for students and ensure that the academy continues to deliver an ambitious and inclusive educational experience.

The successful candidate will be an experienced and highly effective leader with a proven track record of improving outcomes and inspiring others. You will have the ability to think strategically while maintaining a strong operational focus, building positive relationships with students, staff, parents, governors and the wider community. Above all, you will share our belief that every child deserves the highest quality education and the opportunity to succeed.

In return, we offer the opportunity to work within a supportive and ambitious Trust that is committed to professional development, collaboration and leadership growth. You will join a dedicated team of professionals who are driven by a shared purpose: transforming the life chances of young people.

We warmly welcome visits from prospective candidates and encourage you to come and experience our school community first hand. This is an excellent opportunity to meet colleagues, learn more about the role and discover what makes our schools such rewarding places to work.

Please note that we operate a probationary period of 4 months across all jobs in the Trust (see attached policy for further details). You will receive a comprehensive induction to support you to successfully pass your probation