Strategic Deputy Headteacher: Learning & Improvement

OFG Education; Adlington; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Beech Hall School, part of OFG Education, is seeking an inspiring and ambitious Deputy Headteacher to join the senior leadership team. You will work closely with the Headteacher to drive improvement, champion outstanding teaching and learning, and empower every student to reach their best.

This role leads curriculum development, academic achievement, inclusion, safeguarding and staff development, with a focus on data-informed decision making, performance management and high standards of

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has a successful track record in senior leadership.
• Demonstrates exceptional knowledge of teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment.
• Has experience of driving school improvement and raising student outcomes.
• Inspires, motivates and develops colleagues through coaching and high-quality leadership.
• Uses data effectively to monitor performance and inform strategic decision-making.
• Is passionate about inclusion, student wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Builds positive relationships with students, families, staff and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Deputising for the Headteacher and providing strategic leadership when required.
• Driving high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement across the school.
• Leading school improvement initiatives through self-evaluation, quality assurance and evidence-based practice.
• Monitoring and developing the quality of teaching through lesson visits, learning walks, coaching and professional support.
• Leading assessment, tracking and reporting processes to improve academic outcomes.
• Developing and embedding an ambitious, inclusive curriculum from Reception through to Sixth Form.
• Providing strategic oversight of behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and student wellbeing.
• Coaching and mentoring middle leaders to strengthen leadership across the school.
• Supporting staff recruitment, performance management and professional development.
• Ensuring the school maintains the highest standards of safeguarding, compliance and inspection readiness.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Curriculum development

Data-driven decision making

Staff coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

Excel

MIS systems

Job description

Beech Hall School, part of OFG Education, is seeking an inspiring and ambitious Deputy Headteacher to join the senior leadership team. You will work closely with the Headteacher to drive improvement, champion outstanding teaching and learning, and empower every student to reach their best.

This role leads curriculum development, academic achievement, inclusion, safeguarding and staff development, with a focus on data-informed decision making, performance management and high standards of