Deputy Headteacher - inclusion

Handsworth Grange Community Sports College; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A local secondary school in Sheffield is looking for a Deputy Headteacher - Inclusion. The successful applicant will lead all areas of inclusion, striving to improve educational outcomes for all students. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to develop your leadership skills in a highly supportive environment. Applications close on 20 October 2025, with potential for future headship.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Mentoring from experienced leaders

Collaborative work with other school leaders

Employee benefits from the Trust

Qualifications

• Proven leader with strong pastoral experience.
• Ambition for future headship or system leadership.
• Commitment to improving life chances for young people.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of inclusion across the school.
• Drive high standards in educational provision.
• Collaborate with other leaders in the Trust.

Skills

Leadership

Innovative thinking

Motivational skills

Commitment to inclusion

Job description

Post: Deputy Headteacher - Inclusion
Location: Handsworth Grange Community Sports College
Pay scale: Leadership Range - L18: £78,702 to L22: £86,803 gross per annum
Contract: Permanent, 32.5 hours per week, full time
Start date: 01 January 2026

Minerva Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy trust committed to providing an outstanding education for students from a wide variety of backgrounds across Sheffield and Derbyshire. Founded in 2014, Minerva Learning Trust has expanded to a thriving family of schools, including primary, secondary, sixth form, and a unique post-16 provision and employs just over 1000 staff.

Handsworth Grange Community Sports College is an oversubscribed 11-16 school in the southeast of Sheffield. We regard all staff and pupils as part of our family and whilst we have really high expectations of everyone, we maintain a caring and supportive ethos. We strongly believe in work life balance, and we work with our staff to actively promote and improve wellbeing.

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher; the successful candidate will be responsible for strategic leadership of all areas of inclusion across the school. This appointment is a key opportunity to join a highly supportive, passionate, committed and experienced team who lead ethically and morally and with the best interests of all students at the centre of all decision making.

Applications are welcome from colleagues with the drive and commitment to consistently pursue the highest standards and those who will bring an innovative, inspiring and challenging approach to whole school leadership. We are looking for someone who:

• Is a proven leader with experience in developing strong and impactful pastoral provision
• Can motivate, inspire and innovate
• Has ambition for becoming a Headteacher or system leader
• Is committed to changing the life chances of all young people; especially the hardest to reach

In return we can offer you:

• A strong commitment to your ongoing professional development
• Mentoring by and support from an experienced Headteacher, senior team and central Trust staff
• The opportunity to work collaboratively with other school leaders throughout the Trust
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of our inspiring children and young people
• Access to other employee benefits offered by our Trust

The closing date is at 9.00am on Monday 20 October 2025 and interviews will take place on Thursday 23 and Friday 24 October 2025. Candidates are encouraged to have an informal discussion about the role with Ms Mattock, Headteacher. Visits to school are encouraged.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.