Deputy Headteacher - (Teaching & Learning) at Hillside Primary School

Hillside Primary School; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VivUp employee benefit system

Cycle to Work scheme

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

Hillside Primary School in the United Kingdom is inviting applications for a Deputy Headteacher to lead learning, shape improvement and help every child flourish. Working with the Headteacher, you will drive school improvement, develop colleagues and maintain high expectations across staff and pupils.

This leadership role combines strategic thinking with strong classroom practice knowledge and a commitment to inclusivity, professional growth and achieving excellent outcomes for children.

Qualifications

• Provides leadership for school improvement and strategic planning.
• Leads staff, monitors teaching quality, and supports professional growth.
• Ensures high standards to help every child succeed.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Staff development

Job description

About this Role

THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSITION FOR ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST EMPLOYEES ONLY
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.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Cheryl Ratcliffe, Office Manager, at: [email protected]

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.

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.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act.