Deputy Head

Toot Hill School is an ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted, January 2012) 11–18 secondary school situated in the small market town of Bingham, Nottinghamshire. We currently have 1,950 pupils on roll in years 7 to 13.

Toot Hill places student well-being and achievement at the very heart of its approach to learning and is now ranked in the top 2% of schools nationally for pupil progress.

We have an exciting opportunity for a confident, dynamic leader and outstanding classroom practitioner to join our ambitious and committed leadership team as a Deputy Headteacher. Applicants should have the drive, energy and commitment to lead our school community as we strive to become a great school.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a proven record of leading innovation and raising standards
• Demonstrate success in, and a commitment to, securing continuous improvement
• Promote a passion for learning and show a drive to realise the potential of every learner
• Be able to lead by example as an outstanding teacher and creative thinker
• Be able to challenge and support colleagues to deliver outstanding outcomes
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

We will offer:

• Support from a forward thinking and dynamic leadership team
• An opportunity to work with talented and committed staff
• Aspirational students who are keen to learn and participate in the life of the school
• A truly inclusive ethos and shared moral commitment to secure the best outcomes for every learner
• A committed Governing Body and supportive parents
• Excellent support for your personal and professional development
• Future opportunities within the NOVA Trust

About the School

The ethos at Toot Hill School places student well-being and achievement at the very heart of our approach to learning. It is this set of ideals, coupled with our hardworking students and dedicated staff, that has seen Toot Hill ranked as one of the top-performing secondary schools both locally and nationally over recent years.

Toot Hill is a friendly, thriving secondary school with a welcoming, invigorated staff and bright, engaged pupils. It is a prospering, professional environment with a high standard of teaching and management. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service search before employment.

About the Trust

The NOVA education Trust is a dynamic and growing Multi Academy Trust based in the East Midlands. Our Trust Group is committed to providing high quality education to all our students, regardless of their backgrounds. Our track record demonstrates our ability to deliver our core goal: achievement for every child. Our portfolio of schools covers both secondary and primary phases, working in a range of contexts.

Our values are central to the positive ethos that we develop throughout our group of schools. This approach is focused on securing success for all our learners and providing them with the very best life opportunities.

We believe nothing is more important than making a difference to children. 

As an employer we offer an enhanced benefit package to all staff that includes help with healthcare and a fully-funded MA programme for teaching staff. We can also offer help with relocation in certain circumstances. The Trust also has a policy of wider engagement for main-scale, middle and senior staff. In recent years, employees have visited schools in America, Canada and Finland as part of their professional development.

To Apply

To apply for this role please visit the vacancies section of the school website, www.toothillschool.co.uk, and complete an online application form.