Deputy Principal - Quality of Education

Colne Valley High School; Kitchenroyd; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in West Yorkshire seeks an enthusiastic Deputy Principal for Quality of Education. This full-time role involves shaping educational strategies, coaching staff, and inspiring students aged 11-16. Candidates should have a passion for teaching, high expectations, and a proven track record in educational leadership. Located in a vibrant area with strong transport links, this position promises professional growth within a supportive environment. Closing date for applications is Friday 9th January at 9am.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Passionate about teaching and learning.
• Driven, with high expectations for themselves and their students.
• Evidence impact and progress achieved previously in a similar role.
• Caring and patient, able to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Shape the strategic direction of Quality of Education.
• Coach and develop colleagues to improve their practice.
• Inspire and motivate students, driving their growth.
• Work in a vibrant setting with excellent transport links.

Job description

Colne Valley High School Deputy Principal - Quality of Education Permanent full-time role Salary - L21-25 To start - Easter 2026 Join Our Inspiring Team at Colne Valley High School! Colne Valley High School, part of Great Heights Academy Trust, is embarking on an exciting journey of improvement under our new Principal. We are seeking an enthusiastic, Deputy Principal with a passion for driving the Quality of Education to help us elevate learning outcomes and make a real impact on our students aged 11-16. Why Colne Valley High School?

• Dynamic Leadership: Be part of a forward‑thinking school under transformative leadership.
• Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive, innovative team that values excellence in teaching and learning.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from outstanding career development support and continuous professional development through our expanding Multi‑Academy Trust, which includes nine schools, a SCITT, Research School, and an English Hub.

About the Role

• Shape the strategic direction of Quality of Education both within the Academy and the wider multi‑academy trust.
• Coach and develop colleagues to improve their practice.
• Inspire and motivate students, driving academic, social, and personal growth.
• Work in a vibrant setting located on the edge of the beautiful Pennine Hills in West Yorkshire, with excellent transport links.

We are looking for Leaders who are:

• Passionate about teaching and learning.
• Driven, with high expectations for themselves and their students.
• Can evidence impact and progress achieved previously in a similar whole‑school role.
• Caring and patient, able to build strong relationships with students and colleagues.
• Committed to equal opportunities and inclusive education.
• Ambitious and eager to develop professionally.

As standard, we offer ongoing Continuous Professional Development covering all aspects of teaching, learning and leadership, preparing you for the next phase of your career. We are confident that new teachers joining our school will feel welcomed from the moment they start their journey with us, and we absolutely encourage prospective applicants to visit our school prior to applying if they wish. To apply for the position please go to our Trust site vacancy page at https://ghat.org.uk/join-our-trust/vacancies/ and click on the Apply Now option on the advert for Deputy Principal Quality of Education at Colne Valley High School. To view our most recent Ofsted report please click here Ofsted inspection. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing Date - Friday 9th January at 9am. Interviews - TBC.

Great Heights Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre‑employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, an online search, and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

GDPR Disclaimer: Please note that whilst we review all CV's and applications, due to the high volume that we receive on a regular basis, we can only respond to candidates that have been successful with their application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within 14 working days of your application, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. In line with the General Data Protection Regulations (May 2018) (replacing the Data Protection Act 1998) we will permanently delete information for all unsuccessful applications, and we will not keep candidate information on file for future vacancies at this stage of our process.