Deputy Headteacher

We are looking for an inspirational and engaging Deputy Headteacher who shares our commitment to providing a creative, stimulating and inclusive learning environment in which all children can achieve their full potential. Working closely with the Headteacher, you will have high expectations and the knowledge, experience and interpersonal skills to drive sustained improvement throughout the school.  

Birley Spa, along with four other local schools, is a member of the L.E.A.D. Multi-Academy Trust. The Trust has a ‘track record of successfully improving underperforming schools' (DfE) and has been identified by Ofsted as one of seven leading Trusts in the country (HMCI's monthly commentary October 2016). 

To be successful, you will:

• be an excellent class teacher who can model outstanding practice;
• have school leadership experience and be able to demonstrate having supported whole school improvement;
• have experience of coaching and developing colleagues;
• promote the school, engaging with parents, carers and the wider community;
• be committed to collaboration with colleagues.

In return, we will actively support your professional development whilst offering an inspiring learning environment with engaged learners and a supportive community. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team, shaping the future of our learners and drawing expertise both from within the school and from across the Trust.

Visits to our school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Davinia Helliwell, School Business Manager, on 0114 2399106. Completed applications forms, and any queries about the recruitment process, should be addressed to Marianne Fareham at hr@leadacademytrust.co.uk 

Closing date: 12 noon on Wednesday 6th February 2019.

Assessment centre and interviews: w/c 11th February 2019.

Birley Spa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure & Barring Service. Please visit the school website to view our safeguarding policy.