Deputy Headteacher
Christ Church CE Academy, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1JP33 days remaining to apply
Closing date
15 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L9 - L13 (£63,070 to £69,596)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join Christ Church CE Academy at an exciting point in its journey. This is a role for a values-driven, aspirational leader who believes passionately that every child—regardless of background—deserves an outstanding education, rich opportunities and the highest expectations.
Our children are truly delightful: curious, warm and eager to learn. They are supported by a hardworking, committed staff team who care deeply about one another and about the community they serve. You will work alongside supportive parents and carers who value education and partnership, and within the strong, forward-thinking framework of our Local Academy Board and Enhance Trust, which provides challenge, encouragement and high-quality professional support.
We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who can inspire excellence in teaching and learning, strengthen inclusive practice, and help shape a school culture where ambition and hope are key. You will play a key role in driving sustained improvement and ensuring every child is enabled to “live life in all its fullness.”
We are looking for: an inspiring and reflective leader with a strong moral purpose and high aspirations for all. You will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a clear understanding of effective teaching and learning across the whole Primary Age Range, and the ability to lead and support others to improve practice. You will be resilient, compassionate and solutions-focused, with the confidence to work in a challenging context and the humility to learn alongside others. A commitment to child-centred leadership is essential.
You will be joining a warm, ambitious school community where children are a joy to teach, staff work hard for one another, and parents are supportive and engaged. You will benefit from the backing of a forward-thinking Trust that invests in professional development, values collaboration and supports courageous leadership. This role offers a rare opportunity to combine meaningful leadership responsibility with significant classroom practice, to shape the future of the school, and to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families. Teaching commitment is likely to be 0.5.
To apply for the post please visit the current vacancies section at https://www.enhanceacad.org.uk/
If you would like further information about the role please contact:
Margaret Farrell, Headteacher Designate office@christchurch.enhanceacad.org.uk / 01484 226595.
To find out more about the Academy, please visit our website: www.christchurchcofeacademy.co.uk
Enhance Academy Trust has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. Online checks will also be completed for shortlisted candidates. The Trust values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.
Selection Timeline
Closing Date: Wednesday 15th April 2026 by 12 noon
Interviews: W/B Monday 20th April 2026.
What the school offers its staff
We also offer:
- Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services
- GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for our employees and members of their household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to be paid for) can be delivered to local chemists
- Free annual flu jab
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
- A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Christ Church CE Academy has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Online checks will be made on all shortlisted candidates.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Christ Church CE Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 213 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Christ Church CE Academy website
- Email address
- Margaret.Farrell@christchurch.enhanceacad.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01484 226595
Christ Church CE Academy is part of Enhance Academy Trust.
Christ Church is a thriving one form entry school situated in Huddersfield and is within easy reach of the M62.
In December 2021, Ofsted judged that Christ Church ‘continues to be a good school’. The HMI commented that: ‘This is a caring and inclusive school. Leaders provide help and support for families who need it. Leaders have thought carefully about how pupils are taught so that all pupils can access the work that they are given.’
The most recent SIAMS inspection in March 2022 judged the school as ‘good’, The report states that: ‘Christ Church is a warm, caring school where everyone is nurtured and valued. ‘
Arranging a visit to Christ Church CE Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Margaret.Farrell@christchurch.enhanceacad.org.uk.
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