Deputy Headteacher (Academic)

Holmleigh Park High School; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Free eye tests

Car Benefit Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Holmleigh Park High School in Gloucester seeks an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join the Senior Leadership Team and shape the school's future. You will lead strategic priorities, support staff development and ensure every pupil receives an outstanding educational experience.

You will work closely with the Headteacher to drive improvement, champion high standards and foster a culture of excellence, inclusion and achievement for all students.

Qualifications

• Experience of school development planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Broad understanding of strategies for good teaching, learning, curriculum and pastoral care.
• Commitment to sustaining and raising achievement, attainment and aspirations of all students.

Responsibilities

• Drive school improvement and promote high standards across the whole school.
• Provide strategic leadership across key areas to create a culture where pupils thrive and staff develop.
• Lead on organisational structures, relationships, and accountability to maximise student outcomes.

Skills

School development planning

Teaching & learning strategies

Raising achievement & aspirations

Job description

Help Drive Excellence Across Our School

Great schools are built by leaders who combine ambition, expertise and an unwavering commitment to young people.

At Holmleigh Park High School, we are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our school.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to whole-school improvement, support staff development and help ensure that every pupil receives an outstanding educational experience. You will work closely with the Headteacher to lead strategic priorities and promote a culture of excellence, inclusion and achievement.

About the Role

As Deputy Headteacher, you will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to drive school improvement, champion high standards and ensure every pupil receives an exceptional education. You will provide strategic leadership across key areas of school life, helping to create a culture where pupils thrive, staff develop and excellence is the expectation.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for all pupils and who believes that every child can succeed, regardless of background or circumstance.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Creating and reviewing an organisational structure which reflects the school’s values and enables management systems, structures, and processes to work effectively, in line with legal requirements.
• Proactively developing among all staff the effective professional relationships, the good order and high morale, and the understanding of accountability that lead to the best possible student outcomes.
• Promoting a positive culture based upon the school’s values in every interaction with students.

We're Looking For Someone Who Has:

• Experience of school development planning, implementation and evaluation
• A broad understanding of the strategies for good teaching and learning, curriculum, and pastoral care
• A commitment to sustaining and raising achievement, attainment and aspirations of all students

About Holmleigh Park High School

Holmleigh Park is an ambitious academy located in Tuffley, Gloucester. We believe that all children have limitless potential, and are proud to offer a comprehensive education to all students in our local community. We expect all staff, students and parents to embrace our three principles - Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Responsibility - so that our students leave school as ambitious, confident and successful young adults with the highest standards of integrity. Everything we do is underpinned by three key drivers:

Outcomes - Our core purpose is ensuring students leave with the best possible exam results, so they can access the most ambitious and aspirational destinations and step into adulthood with choice. We teach in an evidence-informed style implementing the science of learning principles. At HP, teachers are the experts in the room. Our lessons utilise an I, We, You structure and there are visualisers in every classroom to build all students to effective independent application and practice. All of our staff take part in both Faculty and Whole School CPD.

Opportunities - We want every student to take part in enriching experiences that build confidence, create lasting memories and allow them to represent the school with pride. Every student at HP takes part in extracurricular activities during the normal school day through our Wednesday Enrichment program. We believe in students leaving a legacy and shaping the culture of the school for those who follow.

Disruption-Free Learning - We set the highest expectations for student conduct. Every student is expected to show the very best version of themselves so that every lesson is calm, focused and allows all learners to thrive. Every classroom is consistent and we work together as a whole staff team to implement the same routines and expectations every lesson, every day.

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

As part of Greenshaw Learning Trust, you will join a network of ambitious school leaders committed to transforming life chances through education. You will benefit from collaboration with colleagues across the Trust, high-quality professional development and the opportunity to contribute to school improvement beyond your own setting.

We offer our staff:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 27th January 2027. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.