About this Role
We are looking for an exceptional and ambitiousDeputy Headteacher to join the senior leadership team at Crawshaw Academy.
This is an exciting opportunity for anexperienced school leader who is passionate about ensuring every student has apositive experience of school and is supported to achieve their full potential.
Working closely with the Headteacher and seniorleadership team, you will play a key role in the strategic leadership andcontinued improvement of the school. Alongside your wider Deputy Headteacherresponsibilities, you will lead Student Experience, with strategicresponsibility for behaviour, attendance, safeguarding, inclusion and personaldevelopment.
As Designated Safeguarding Lead, youwill provide strategic leadership for safeguarding and child protection,ensuring effective systems and practices are embedded across the school andpromoting a culture of vigilance and shared responsibility.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make asignificant contribution to the future of Crawshaw Academy, shaping aninclusive and aspirational culture where every student can thrive.
About our school
Crawshaw Academy is a welcoming and supportivecommunity, shaped by a dedicated staff team who genuinely care about givingevery young person the best possible experience. We encourage our students toaim high, believe in themselves and be ambitious about their futures.
We believe education is about morethanresults. It is about helping young people grow into confident, kind andwell-rounded individuals. Our staff take the time to know each student well,recognising their strengths, nurturing their talents and supporting them toachieve their best.
Learning beyond the classroom is highly valuedat Crawshaw Academy. A wide range of extracurricular opportunities, includingsport, the arts, trips and performances, enables students to discover newinterests, build friendships and develop teamwork, leadership and resilience.
We set high standards because we care. Byproviding the right balance of challenge, guidance and support, we want everystudent to feel valued, confident and able to thrive.
As part of Red Kite Learning Trust, you willjoin a collaborative network of schools committed to improving outcomes forchildren and young people, with opportunities to share expertise, accesshigh-quality professional development and contribute to improvement across theTrust.
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 CrawshawAcademy before you apply. To arrange a time to speak, please emailJo Bentley at [email protected].
Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments toour recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of ourapplication form under the section 'Disability and Accessibility'.
Applicant Guidance: Red Kite LearningTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children andexpects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will besubject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employerwhich welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committedto promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local populationof each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice forapplicants can be found HERE.
Applications will be reviewed as they arereceived, so we encourage early submission. We reserve the right to close thisvacancy before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate beappointed.
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Deputy Headteacher - Student Experience and DSL at Crawshaw Academy in Pudsey employer: Crawshaw Academy
Crawshaw Academy is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for both staff and students. With a strong emphasis on professional development, generous benefits including a substantial pension scheme, and a community culture that values collaboration and respect, we empower our Behaviour Support Workers to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. Located in a vibrant area, our school prioritises work-life balance and offers a range of extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that every team member can thrive personally and professionally.
