Deputy Head Teacher
The Iffley Academy, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4DUThis job expired on 19 May 2025
Closing date
19 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
1 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £68,586.00 - £74,926.00 Annually (Actual) L14 – L18
Deputy Head Teacher job summary
Iffley Academy is seeking an inspirational and dynamic Deputy Headteacher to join our highly effective Senior Leadership Team and help shape the next exciting phase of our development. This is a rare opportunity for a passionate leader to play a pivotal role in one of Oxfordshire’s most innovative and inclusive special schools.
As Deputy Headteacher, you will work closely with the Headteacher to drive forward the Academy’s strategic vision, with a particular focus on safeguarding, personal development, and inclusive curriculum design. You will lead on key areas that impact directly on the lives of our pupils – many of whom have complex SEND, including cognition and learning needs, autism spectrum conditions (ASC), and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
We’re looking for a proven leader – someone who combines strong operational and strategic skills with a deep understanding of SEND and a passion for making a difference. You will be a skilled and compassionate practitioner, able to model excellence and support staff through coaching and mentoring. Your commitment to restorative approaches and inclusive education will be key to your success in this role.
This post also offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the wider development of The Gallery Trust, our growing multi-academy trust, and to collaborate with like-minded professionals across the MAT.
Key Leadership Responsibilities (initial focus):- Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
- Lead for Personal Development across the curriculum and wider school life
- Strategic lead for individualised and enhanced provision
- Curriculum leadership for Personal Development
You will work in close partnership with our Therapeutic Lead to ensure robust and effective safeguarding systems and practices. As a senior leader, your role will be integral to our multi-agency collaboration, championing the safety and wellbeing of every pupil.
This role will evolve to reflect your strengths and experience – we want your leadership to flourish in an environment where collaboration, creativity, and professional growth are valued.
The ideal candidate will:- Bring senior leadership experience within a school setting
- Be a strong advocate for inclusive education and the rights of young people with SEND
- Have a proven track record in safeguarding and child protection
- Demonstrate deep knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and EHC planning
- Be an outstanding teacher, committed to coaching and mentoring others
- Have experience or understanding of restorative practices in education
- Share our unwavering commitment to improving outcomes for all learners
Why join Iffley Academy?
At Iffley Academy, you’ll be part of a vibrant, caring community where every member of staff is valued. You’ll work in a school with a strong ethos of compassion, high expectations, and ambition for every pupil. With significant recent work on curriculum development and the opportunity to shape practice across the Trust, this is a fantastic time to join us.
If you're ready to inspire, lead and make a real impact — we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
To apply please complete an application form on MyNewTerm.
For the full candidate information pack and application details, please visit: www.thegallerytrust.co.uk.
- Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 19 May 2025
- Interviews will be held: 21st and 22nd May 2025
Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks, including ID verification, qualifications, right to work in the UK, health clearance, and an Enhanced DBS check.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About The Iffley Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 18
- School size
- 176 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Iffley Academy website
School location
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