Deputy Head Teacher

More than one location, Nova Education Trust

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 October 2026

Important

This teaching role is at more than one school in the trust. You can find out more in schools overview.

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L18-L22

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational senior leader who will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with NPQH and additional professional qualifications/training being advantageous.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the National Curriculum, statutory requirements, assessment, and teaching strategies that support all learners.
• Have a proven track record of leading behaviour, attendance, and whole-school improvement initiatives.
• Use data effectively to drive school improvement, raise standards, and inform strategic decision-making.
• Lead and support staff through high expectations, performance management, professional development, and coaching.
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment where pupils can thrive.
• Show strong knowledge of safeguarding, safer recruitment, SEND, and Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements.
• Manage resources and budgets efficiently to maximise impact on pupil outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, governors, external agencies, and other schools.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills, including organisation, delegation, communication, and conflict resolution.
• Lead with resilience, positivity, empathy, and a proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Inspire confidence across the school community and clearly articulate the school's vision and values.
• Have experience of senior leadership at Deputy Headteacher level or equivalent (desirable).

What the school offers its staff

Please see the job pack attached for more detail.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Nova Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Deputy Head Teacher Job Pack Oct26.pdf - 2.24 MB (opens in new tab)

About Nova Education Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Nova Education Trust website
• Email address: aboden@novaeducationtrust.net
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nova-education-trust

Our vision
To create transformational schools that belong to their communities and where all pupils and staff achieve more than they thought possible.

What do we do?
Create compelling school cultures where all are motivated to achieve.

Establish aspirational, purposeful, celebratory and inclusive learning cultures.

We are committed to excellence in Nova Education Trust – we are highly optimistic about our future.

How do we behave?
We work with honesty, integrity, humility and professionalism.

We trust and are loyal to each other – we demonstrate a selfless commitment in all that we do.

We innovate – we also remain open to learning from others.

We all learn together – in our vibrant, creative, diverse and inclusive family of schools.

We are highly ambitious – staff and students believe through hard work, all can succeed and grow.

School Details

The Newark Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1164 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Newark Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-newark-academy

Arranging a visit to Nova Education Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aboden@novaeducationtrust.net.

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