Deputy Headteacher - Student Experience and DSL

Crawshaw Academy; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawshaw Academy in Pudsey, England, seeks an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join the senior leadership team. You will shape the strategic direction, drive school improvement and lead Student Experience, including behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and personal development.

As Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will promote vigilance and robust safeguarding practices across the school, ensuring a culture of inclusion, high expectations and continuous professional development for staff and

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading school improvement.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.
• Experience of strategic school leadership and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Student Experience, including behaviour, attendance and personal development.
• Provide strategic leadership for safeguarding and child protection.
• Collaborate with the Headteacher and SLT to drive school improvement.

Job description

We are looking for an exceptional and ambitious Deputy Headteacher to join the senior leadership team at Crawshaw Academy.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced school leader who is passionate about ensuring every student has a positive experience of school and is supported to achieve their full potential.

Working closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team, you will play a key role in the strategic leadership and continued improvement of the school. Alongside your wider Deputy Headteacher responsibilities, you will lead Student Experience, with strategic responsibility for behaviour, attendance, safeguarding, inclusion and personal development.

As Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will provide strategic leadership for safeguarding and child protection, ensuring effective systems and practices are embedded across the school and promoting a culture of vigilance and shared responsibility.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future of Crawshaw Academy, shaping an inclusive and aspirational culture where every student can thrive.

About our school

Crawshaw Academy is a welcoming and supportive community, shaped by a dedicated staff team who genuinely care about giving every young person the best possible experience. We encourage our students to aim high, believe in themselves and be ambitious about their futures.

We believe education is about more than results. It is about helping young people grow into confident, kind and well-rounded individuals. Our staff take the time to know each student well, recognising their strengths, nurturing their talents and supporting them to achieve their best.

Learning beyond the classroom is highly valued at Crawshaw Academy. A wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including sport, the arts, trips and performances, enables students to discover new interests, build friendships and develop teamwork, leadership and resilience.

We set high standards because we care. By providing the right balance of challenge, guidance and support, we want every student to feel valued, confident and able to thrive.

As part of Red Kite Learning Trust, you will join a collaborative network of schools committed to improving outcomes for children and young people, with opportunities to share expertise, access high-quality professional development and contribute to improvement across the Trust.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us

• Strategic leadership: Play a key role in shaping the strategic direction and continued improvement of the school
• Flexibility and wellbeing: A commitment to supporting a healthy work-life balance, with opportunities to explore flexible working arrangements
• A positive and inclusive culture: An environment where respect, equality, diversity, wellbeing and professional excellence are valued
• Trust-wide collaboration: Opportunities to work with senior colleagues across Red Kite Learning Trust, sharing expertise and contributing to wider improvement
• Continued professional growth: High-quality professional development to support your growth as a senior leader and your future career aspirations

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced and successful senior leader with a track record of leading school improvement
• Has high expectations and a strong commitment to improving outcomes and experiences for all students
• Can provide strategic leadership across behaviour, attendance, safeguarding, inclusion and personal development
• Has the ability to inspire, develop and motivate colleagues
• Builds positive relationships with students, families, colleagues and external partners
• Brings integrity, resilience, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to leadership

Next Steps

Role Profiles:

Full details of the Deputy Headteacher role and the associated Student Experience and DSL responsibilities can be found in the attached role profiles

Let’s Connect:

We would love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have about the role or Crawshaw Academy before you apply. To arrange a time to speak, please email Jo Bentley at [e-mail].

Adjustments:

Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section 'Disability and Accessibility'.

Applicant Guidance:

Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early submission. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.