Deputy Headteacher

Chellaston Academy is on an exciting journey and we are seeking talented candidates that mirror our values and standards to join us. We have a newly appointed Headteacher this academic year, and new additions to our senior team too. The academy is currently in the process of joining QEGSMAT.

Our ways of working ensure that our young people are at the heart of all decisions that we make; whilst we take academic achievement seriously, we also consider educating the whole person to be vitally important. 

Deputy Headteacher

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Headteacher who shares our vision and determination to provide our students and staff with an outstanding future within our culture of integrity, learning and excellence. The Academy are looking to appoint someone who believes, as we do, that any young person can secure outstanding outcomes through the highest quality teaching and learning, regardless of background or ability. 

This is a pivotal senior leadership role, with the core purpose of assisting the Headteacher set and implement the strategic direction of the Academy. They will provide professional leadership and management in order to achieve high standards in all areas of work, particularly in sustaining the provision of sustainable outstanding education and pastoral care, with highly effective safeguarding at its heart. 

As our Deputy Headteacher you'll need to: 

• Be a highly visible, consistent and supportive presence in and around the Academy, promoting an aspirational culture which motivates everyone to work collaboratively, share knowledge and deliver exceptional outcomes. 
• Monitor, evaluate and review practice, promote improvement strategies, contribute to the Academy improvement plan and whole Academy policy 
• Carry out the professional duties of the Headteacher in the event of their absence from the academy

The successful candidate will need: 

• A strong commitment to raising educational attainment and progress for all young people within the Academy, including working with pupils directly and supporting other staff to do so 
• A willingness and ability to develop specialist knowledge and keep up to date with local and national policy and developments 
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills - to influence Academy strategy and policy, secure sufficient internal resources, and secure the necessary support from external agencies 
• Excellent leadership skills - to inspire and motivate other teachers, model good practice, and develop a whole Academy commitment to supporting pupils with SEN, CLA, PP
• Exceptional interpersonal skills - for building relationships with parents, teachers, and external professionals

We expect all our students to be challenged, to be inspired and to achieve beyond expectation; this will be your focus. This is balanced carefully against developing a supportive, healthy and happy student population. 

The application process: Please see the job description for further details of the post. If you would like an informal conversation to discuss the role in more detail, we would be happy to arrange this. Please call 01332 702502.

Please use the Quick Apply link.   In addition to your application, please complete a letter of application addressed to the Headteacher of no more than two sides of A4. This should identify how your skills and experiences to date make you a suitable candidate for the requirements of this role.

If you have any question please do not hesitate to contact us at hr@qegsmat.com.  

Closing Date: 13th May 2021 at Noon

Provisional Interview Date: 18th and 19th May 2021 

Chellaston Academy is committed to safeguarding children, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of our young people. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check.