Deputy Headteacher

Enrich Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1LL

28 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L12 - L16
• Additional allowances:

  L12 - L16

Deputy Headteacher job summary

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Deputy Headteacher to join our team at Enrich Academy.

You will assist the Headteacher in the strategic leadership and management of the academy in all aspects of school improvement.

You will provide leadership and direction for significant aspects of the academy, ensuring it is effectively managed and organised by working strategically with all partners and stakeholders to develop an outstanding provision which will transform the educational and future life opportunities for all pupils.

If you are looking for a new and exciting challenge, and are committed to making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Safeguarding statement 

Ethos Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced DBS check (including Children’s Barred List) and past employment references. 

Applicants are required, before appointment to disclose any conviction, caution or binding over including ‘spent convictions’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. 

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

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.

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 Enrich Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 14 to 16
• School size: 86 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 14 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Enrich Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/enrich-academy

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