Deputy Headteacher, (Curriculum, Teaching and Learning)

Woodloes Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Deputy Head Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team. The school is part of the Community Academies Trust (CAT), a multi-academy trust focused on transforming schools in community Hubs through a holistic view of education.

About The Role

Woodloes Primary School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated and ambitious team. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for curriculum, teaching and learning, working in close partnership with the Headteacher to drive school improvement and secure the very best outcomes for our pupils. This is an exciting time to join the school, with a strong commitment to raising standards, strengthening teaching, and ensuring every child thrives academically, socially and emotionally. We are looking for a leader who shares this ambition and is ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of the school’s development.

Working in Partnership with the Headteacher

This role requires a highly effective and trusting partnership with the Headteacher. The Deputy Headteacher will:

• Work alongside the Headteacher to shape, refine and implement the strategic vision for the school
• Translate strategic priorities into clear, actionable plans that lead to measurable improvements in classrooms
• Provide professional challenge and support, contributing to well-informed and robust decision-making
• Take shared responsibility for the pace and impact of school improvement, particularly in curriculum, teaching and learning
• Lead on agreed whole-school priorities, ensuring they are implemented consistently and evaluated rigorously
• Act as a key link between senior leadership and staff, ensuring clarity, consistency and high expectations across the school
• Maintain a clear and accurate understanding of school performance, keeping the Headteacher fully informed through evidence-based evaluation
• Deputise fully for the Headteacher when required, demonstrating the capacity to lead the school with confidence and credibility

This is a role for a leader who can both support and challenge, who is able to think strategically while maintaining a sharp focus on day-to-day impact, and who is committed to working collaboratively to secure excellence.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a Deputy Headteacher who:

• Has a strong track record of improving teaching, learning and curriculum quality
• Can work in partnership with the Headteacher to lead change and secure sustained improvement
• Has a secure understanding of the Ofsted framework, particularly Quality of Education
• Is committed to high expectations, inclusion and achieving excellence for all pupils
• Can inspire, challenge and develop staff at all levels
• Is resilient, reflective and driven to make a measurable difference

Why Join Woodloes Primary School?

At Woodloes Primary School, we are committed to delivering a high-quality, ambitious curriculum for all pupils, building a culture of high expectations and strong relationships, developing staff through coaching and professional learning, and creating a positive environment where both pupils and staff can thrive. We have a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, workload balance and professional development. We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who can help accelerate our journey towards excellence.

You will benefit from a school that prides itself on fostering a collaborative environment where innovative colleagues thrive as team players. We believe that a supportive and welcoming atmosphere is essential for both staff and pupils. Our school is committed to the continuous professional development of all staff, offering a range of opportunities for educators at all stages of their careers. We encourage personal growth and lifelong learning, ensuring that you have the resources you need to excel. You will have unwavering support on your journey to becoming an outstanding practitioner.

If you are motivated to inspire and engage pupils in a nurturing environment, we invite you to apply and contribute to our school community. You will have the opportunity to be a key leader in a school on a rapid improvement journey, working as part of a supportive and collaborative Senior Leadership Team to shape curriculum and teaching across the whole school and engage with a community that values education.

Visits to the School

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school to meet our staff and pupils and to understand our vision and priorities. Please contact Mrs Anna Hutchinson, School Business Manager, to arrange a visit.

How To Apply

Please submit your application via My New Term, including a supporting statement outlining: your impact on curriculum, teaching and learning; how you have improved outcomes for pupils; and your experience of working with senior leaders, including a Headteacher, to implement change and drive sustained school improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to work in close partnership with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to shape the next phase of the school’s development. We are looking for a leader who is ambitious for every child, committed to excellence, and able to translate vision into tangible impact. You will bring the confidence to challenge, the expertise to support, and the clarity to lead improvements that make a real difference.

In return, you will be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team, where professional trust, development and wellbeing are valued alongside high expectations. If you are driven to make a lasting difference and are ready to play a key role in a school that is striving for excellence, we would welcome your application.

Closing date for applications is: 8am Thursday 14 May 2026. Interviews will take place on: Wednesday 20 May 2026.

Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flow from Community Academies Trust vision and values. The role is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.