Deputy Headteacher - Behaviour & Attendance
The Rudheath Senior Academy, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7DT17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Scale, Competitive and Negotiable (based on experience)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an ambitious leader who can build on the strong foundations of an established school community? Do you have a clear vision for cultural excellence and recognise the importance of positive, purposeful relationships with students, staff, families and external partners?
If so, Rudheath Senior Academy would be delighted to hear from you.
We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher overseeing Behaviour and Attendance from September 2026, as part of an exciting new leadership structure that centres around collaboration and shared responsibility that leads to strong student outcomes.
The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for behaviour and attendance, while also holding operational oversight of pastoral systems across the academy. We require an enthusiastic and passionate individual with experience at either senior or middle leadership level, with a strong academic and pastoral track record, who is inspirational and dynamic, and with the vision and commitment to make a positive contribution to our school. You will play a key role in shaping a strong, inclusive culture where high expectations, consistency and care enable students to thrive both academically and personally.
What the school offers its staff
North West Academies Trust (NWAT) believes that an aspirational and inspirational education is the right of every child. Our success is driven by a commitment to relentlessly work to improve standards and outcomes for our pupils.
As specialists in providing high-quality education, we are passionate about supporting schools within their communities and helping to ensure outstanding learning opportunities for every child.
As part of NWAT we believe that the best possible education can only be provided if children are happy, well-fed and well-cared for. We understand that children learn best through experiences and that skills should be learned through fun, excitement and challenges. Residentials, swimming, inter-school sports and special days out take pride of place on all of the Trust school calendars.
For our staff, we offer:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Enrolment to the Medicash Proactive Health Plan to help with costs of everyday healthcare.
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Accredited counsellor to offer wellbeing support for all staff.
- Positive recognition culture.
- Bespoke professional development opportunities.
- Open door policy for communication across the Trust.
- Opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of NWAT.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Rudheath Senior Academy is committed to providing a secure environment for pupils where children feel safe and are kept safe. As a school we recognise that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is everyone’s responsibility, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North West Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS is required.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Rudheath Senior Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 590 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Rudheath Senior Academy website
- Email address
- admin@rudheathsenioracademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01606 42515
Rudheath Senior Academy is an 11-16 secondary school providing a broad and balanced education to the communities of Rudheath, Lostock Gralam, Wincham, Northwich and Winsford.
We are a community-focused school, with pupils, parents and staff developing strong relationships over the course of five years. Our large school campus allows us to offer a wide range of subjects and opportunities beyond the classroom.
At the centre of our culture are two key values – Excellence and Kindness. Throughout all aspects of school life, we are proud of the high standards our children hold, and the personal development they make between Year 7 and Year 11. We are equally proud of the way we help our young people grow into responsible and respectful adults. Through Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education, Drama, Dance, Music, P.E., a caring and supportive pastoral system and a wealth of clubs and activities, we seek to fulfil our overarching Trust ethos:
“Opening Children’s Eyes to the Wonderful World of Possibilities“
Arranging a visit to The Rudheath Senior Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@rudheathsenioracademy.org.uk.
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