Deputy Headteacher

Cloudside Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 5DE

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  22 February 2027

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: 61,533.00 - 67,897.00

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Deputy Headteacher Advert

Cloudside Academy is a very friendly, caring primary school where everyone is valued for their individuality and the talents that they have, while also seeing themselves as part of a supportive team. Every child is given the opportunity to thrive while empowering and encouraging others. We create an inclusive culture where our children respect, understand and encourage difference, valuing what each other have to offer the team.

We have large outside grounds, which include two playgrounds, a large playing field, a wooded area and an allotment. These areas provide the children with space to play; use during PE lessons; allow us to grow our own food and investigate during Science or Geography lessons. We are fortunate to have our own swimming pool where every child swims, each year, as part of the PE curriculum.

We are a large two-form entry junior school, situated in the locality of Sandiacre, on the border of Derby and Nottingham and part of the Erewash Borough of Derbyshire. Cloudside Academy has capacity for 320 pupils, where our curriculum is bespoke to our school context, taking into account the children’s specific needs. All decisions made are based on the known needs of our children and the community.

As part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust we are committed to providing the highest quality education, enabling every pupil to reach their full potential.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and inspirational leader to play a key role in shaping the future on our school.

The successful candidate will be a highly effective leader who:

Has a proven track record of successful senior leadership and school improvement.

Is passionate about securing the highest standards of teaching, learning and achievement.

Has the ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff at all levels.

Demonstrates strategic vision combined with excellent operational leadership.

Has high expectations of themselves, colleagues and learners.

Is committed to inclusion, equity and ensuring every learner achieves their full potential.

Is resilient, solution-focused and relentless in the pursuit of excellence.

In return, the successful candidate will:

have full support from a highly successful and experienced leadership team;

work in a school with high aspirations for all of its pupils and staff;

have access to the L.E.A.D. Urban Teaching School Alliance’s professional development programme;

have excellent in house training and CPD opportunities

be provided with excellent career opportunities.

have the opportunity to network in a thriving cluster

the opportunity to develop leadership skills

a school that believes in putting children first, raising standards and transforming lives.

amazing children, who behave well, work hard and are active citizens within their community.

Cloudside Academy is part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust which is a registered charity created in 2011. The Trust aims, through outstanding leadership, to provide the highest quality education to enable every pupil to realise their full potential. Further information about the Trust and how to apply can be found here https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Trust/lead

This is a superb opportunity to develop and progress professionally and to impact upon children’s learning.

Please view our website www.cloudsideacademy.co.uk to learn more about our school.

Visits to school are warmly welcomed.

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

The L.E.A.D. Academy 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. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Cloudside Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 261 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Cloudside Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cloudside-academy

Here at Cloudside we strive to work closely with our community to lead and guide every Cloudside child to success. We endeavour to share our love for learning with each child and encourage them to lead their own life-long learning with clarity and confidence. In our recent Ofsted report (January 2022) where we were graded Good in all areas, it was stated ‘Leaders, teachers and support staff strive to provide the best education for pupils. Leaders have carefully designed an ambitious curriculum

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