Deputy Headteacher - Welfare & Culture in Long Eaton

Contract term:

TTO - Term time only

Pay grade:

Leadership Pay Scale | L9 - L13

Department:

Senior Leadership Team

Key stage:

Not Applicable

Hours:

32.50 per week / 39.000 weeks per year

Visa sponsorship:

No

Your Role

Deputy Headteacher

Permanent, Full Time, 32.5 Hours, 39 weeks

Starting January 2027

Pay Grade: Leadership (point 9-13) £63,070.00 - £69,596.00

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and inspirational leader to join Kingsmead School as Deputy Headteacher.

We are seeking an exceptional individual to become part of our forward-thinking leadership team at a pivotal and exciting stage in our school's journey. Whether you are an experienced senior leader ready for your next challenge or a talented middle leader aspiring to senior leadership, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of a growing and evolving school.

As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a key strategic role in driving school improvement, developing outstanding practice and ensuring the very best outcomes for our young people. This is a highly influential position, offering the chance to lead meaningful change and make a lasting difference to the lives of pupils.

As part of a family of schools that is continuing to grow and develop, this role offers significant opportunities for professional development and career progression. You will have access to extensive CPD, and leadership development.

At Kingsmead School, we are passionate about unlocking potential, both for our pupils and our staff. We are looking for a leader who shares our vision, believes in the transformative power of education and is committed to helping every young person thrive.

The successful candidate will be able to engage and enthuse our pupils and work collaboratively within a diverse team of professionals from across the education and wider care landscape. Our mantra "we never give up" and "great today, better tomorrow" underpins our approach to working with pupils and guides our values. This is a fundamental part of the Respect Collaboration Trust vision so it is important that the successful candidate can fully embrace and embody this philosophy.

We understand that our staff team are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and cooperation with a high regard for personal and professional development. If you feel that you have the ability and drive to enable our students to reach their full potential, joining our school also offers many personal benefits including:

• A committed and passionate staff team
• A strong commitment to your continuing professional development and training opportunities
• Being part of a highly regarded, highly supportive and ambitious school/trust
• Regular well-being support
• A supportive environment where your talents will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded

We firmly believe in giving pupils the tools to manage their own attitudes to their education and learning experiences, progress and behaviour. We provide positive reference points for pupils to reflect upon and grow from. We believe in establishing strong and supportive relationships with parents and carers, recognising the power of a 'team around the child' as another important factor in pupils' success during their time with us.

The Respect Collaboration Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other vetting procedures including the provision of two good references.

We may undertake an online check for shortlisted candidates.

The advertised salary does not include a pending salary uplift which is to be applied at a later date, more details on this can be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status ( essential)
• A degree or equivalent qualification ( essential)
• NPQH or similar leadership qualification ( desirable)
• SEND / SEMH specialist qualification ( desirable)

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to analyse data to drive school improvement and inform decision-making
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Deep commitment to inclusive education and fostering an equitable learning environment
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies
• Ability to effectively manage change and lead innovation
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Empathetic and able to build positive relationships with students, staff, and stakeholders
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• High levels of integrity, loyalty, and professionalism
• Strong understanding of national educational policies, curriculum frameworks, and assessment practices

Experience

• Experience in developing and implementing inclusion strategies ( essential)
• Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy DSL ( essential)
• Experience in leading SEND provision and working with external agencies ( essential)
• Experience of working in a multi-academy trust or collaborative educational setting
• Experience as a Designated Teacher for Looked After Children

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience in improving teaching and learning outcomes across a school ( essential)

Personal Attributes

• A role model for the values of Respect Collaboration Trust ( essential)
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to work under pressure
• Committed to professional growth and lifelong learning

Relevant Experience

• Significant experience in a senior leadership role (Assistant Headteacher or equivalent)

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