Deputy Headteacher
Highfields Academy, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6HA15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
1 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 April 2025
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: Teachers hours
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L8-L12
What skills and experience we're looking for
Deputy Headteacher Role Profile
Job Title: Deputy Headteacher Salary: L8-12 Location: Highfields Academy Reports to: Headteacher
Core Purpose
The Deputy Headteacher plays a pivotal role in the leadership and management of the school, ensuring the highest standards of education, safeguarding, and wellbeing for all pupils. As a key member of the senior leadership team (SLT), they will support the Headteacher in delivering the school’s vision, driving school improvement and fostering a culture of high expectations and continuous professional development.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Contribute to the strategic development and direction of the school in line with its vision, values and improvement priorities.
- Deputise for the Headteacher in their absence, ensuring seamless operational leadership.
- Lead on whole-school initiatives, policies and improvement strategies to raise standards of teaching and learning.
- Support the Headteacher in developing a strong, positive and collaborative school culture.
Teaching and Learning
- Champion high-quality teaching and learning across the school, ensuring consistent implementation of best practices.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of teaching and curriculum development on pupil outcomes.
- Lead on professional development, coaching and mentoring of staff to enhance teaching standards.
- Use data and assessment effectively to inform planning, interventions and decision-making.
Safeguarding and Pupil Wellbeing
- Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), ensuring a robust safeguarding culture and compliance with statutory requirements.
- Promote pupil wellbeing, inclusion and positive behaviour management strategies.
- Work with external agencies, parents and carers to provide appropriate support for pupils.
Staff Development and Leadership
- Provide leadership and line management to designated staff members, ensuring clarity of expectations and accountability.
- Lead performance management processes, identifying development needs and ensuring high staff morale.
- Develop leadership capacity within the school, identifying future leaders and supporting career progression.
School Operations and Management
- Support the effective deployment of resources, including staffing, timetabling and budgets, to enhance school effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including safeguarding, health and safety and curriculum standards.
- Lead and contribute to school self-evaluation, inspections and external assessments.
Person Specification
Essential
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Proven track record of improving teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.
- Strong leadership and management experience within a school setting.
- Ability to drive school improvement and implement strategic initiatives.
- Deep understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management and inclusive practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with pupils, staff and the wider school community.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
Desirable
- NPQ or further leadership qualifications.
- Hold the existing NASENCO qualification OR be willing to obtain the NPQ (for SENCOs)
- Experience of working across key stages or in multiple educational settings.
- Experience in budget management and resource allocation.
- Knowledge of emerging trends in education and curriculum development.
- Experience and a strong understanding of early years education, including child development and best practices in EYFS.
Commitment to Safeguarding
Concordia Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS check and thorough pre-employment safeguarding checks. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold and implement all safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all pupils.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a completed application form and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. For more information, please contact Vicki Hughes, head@highfieldsnantwich.cheshire.sch.uk
What the school offers its staff
Deputy Headteacher Highfields Academy Salary: L8-L12 Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an ambitious and passionate school leader looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you have the drive and expertise to make a real difference? Highfields Academy are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated leadership team and help drive outstanding education for our children.
About the Role
As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in leading school improvement, enhancing teaching and learning, and ensuring the best outcomes for every child. You will work closely with the Headteacher and Director of Education, supporting the strategic direction of our school while maintaining a strong presence in daily operations.
What We Offer
- A dynamic and supportive team committed to excellence in education.
- The chance to lead innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a forward-thinking Trust.
- A role where you can truly shape and influence school leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on teaching, learning and curriculum development.
- Drive school improvement priorities, ensuring the highest standards of pupil progress and attainment.
- Support and develop staff through coaching, mentoring and CPD initiatives.
- Play a key role in safeguarding, behaviour and inclusion to create a positive learning environment.
- Strengthen engagement with parents, governors and external partners.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking an inspirational and forward-thinking leader with:
- Proven leadership experience in a primary setting.
- A passion for raising standards and improving outcomes for all pupils.
- A strong track record of impacting teaching, learning and assessment.
- A commitment to inclusive education and supporting diverse communities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your completed application form and a covering letter, on no more than 2 pages, outlining your suitability for the role to Vicki Hughes, Headteacher head@highfieldsnantwich.cheshire.sch.uk by 12pm Thursday, 1st May 2025.
Shortlisting: early May
Lesson observation: Friday, 9th May 2025
Interview date: Friday, 16th May 2025
For more information or to arrange a visit to our school, please contact Sherryn Middleton on 01270 814570. We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit us and see first-hand the warm and welcoming environment at Highfields Academy.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding:
Highfields Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks as part of our safer recruitment process.
We look forward to welcoming an outstanding Deputy Headteacher to our team!
Commitment to safeguarding
Highfields Academy is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS and qualifications check will be carried out upon appointment of the successful candidate. More information, including our Safeguarding statement and Child Protection policy, can be found on our website https://www.highfieldsacademy.co.uk/ Please be aware all shortlisted candidates will also have an online search carried out by our trust in accordance with Keeping Children Safe In Education 2022 guidelines
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to head@highfieldsnantwich.cheshire.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Highfields Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 256 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Highfields Academy website
- Email address
- head@highfieldsnantwich.cheshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01270 814570
Highfields Academy is a one form entry Primary School on the outskirts of
Nantwich town. It was opened in 1974 but in 2017 major investment was put into the school to modernise our facilities. In the main school we have 7 classes (Reception to Year 6) and class sizes are typically 30 pupils. We also have a Pre School that is able to offer up to 12 places for 2 year olds
and 24 places for 3 and 4 year olds. Wraparound care is available before
school, after school and during most holiday periods.
We are proud of our excellent facilities and accommodation In addition to 7 spacious classrooms (all of which are fitted with the latest touchscreen technology) we have several learning support areas, a bespoke ICT suite including 60 iPads, a music room, and a well stocked library. We are
fortunate to have extensive grounds which include a pond, a large field, a woodland area and a large Forest School area, two playgrounds and an outdoor classroom.
Our main aim at Highfields is to maintain and improve our high academic attainment, whilst ensuring that our pupils enjoy their learning. We feel that Highfields Academy is a very happy place to be and the feedback that we receive from parents confirms this:
95% of parents say that their child is happy at this school, 76 strongly agree.
98% of parents say that their child is safe at school, 78 strongly agree. 22% didn’t know.
91% of parents feel that their child makes good progress.
93% of parents would recommend this school to others.
Arranging a visit to Highfields Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@highfieldsnantwich.cheshire.sch.uk.
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