Deputy Headteacher - (Teaching & Learning)

The Active Learning Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VivUp employee benefit system

Cycle to Work scheme

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

The Active Learning Trust is seeking a Deputy Headteacher for Hillside Primary School in Ipswich to lead school improvement and professional growth across staff. You will work closely with the Headteacher to drive standards, develop colleagues and maintain high expectations to ensure every child thrives.

The role combines strategic responsibilities with strong classroom leadership, using pupil data to raise attainment and ensure high-quality teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading school improvement and driving high standards.
• Strong understanding of classroom practice and teaching standards.
• Ability to use pupil achievement data to evaluate progress and raise standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in leading school improvement, strategic planning and development of the academy.
• Lead, motivate and line manage staff to foster high performance and professional growth.
• Monitor and improve the quality of teaching, learning and assessment across the school.
• Use pupil achievement data to evaluate progress and support effective intervention.
• Undertake DSL or Deputy DSL responsibilities as required and assume leadership in the Headteacher's absence.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Staff development

Job description

Lead learning. Shape improvement. Make a lasting difference. Help build a culture where great teaching helps every child flourish. At Hillside Primary School, we believe that investing in people creates the best outcomes for children, and we are seeking a Deputy Headteacher who shares that belief. This is a significant leadership opportunity for someone who combines strategic thinking with a strong understanding of classroom practice and a commitment to helping every child succeed. Working closely with the Headteacher, the successful candidate will play a central role in driving school improvement, developing colleagues, raising achievement and maintaining the high expectations that enable pupils and staff alike to thrive.

• Support the Headteacher in leading school improvement, strategic planning and the ongoing development of the academy.
• Lead, motivate and line manage staff, fostering high performance and professional growth.
• Monitor and improve the quality of teaching, learning and assessment across the school.
• Use pupil achievement data to evaluate progress, raise standards and support effective intervention.
• Undertake DSL or Deputy DSL responsibilities as required and assume leadership of the school in the Headteacher's absence.

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pension scheme.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months' probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.