Deputy Headteacher - Lotus

Lotus Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 7WE

59 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 January 2027 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership Points 12-16

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are excited to be seeking a new Deputy Headteacher for our amazing special school, Lotus Academy.

Lotus serves 131 amazing children and young people from Key Stage 2 through to Key Stage 4 who are very well supported by a highly dedicated and hard-working team of professionals across two sites: or main site in Parson Cross and our satellite resource integrated into Stocksbridge secondary school.

This is a broad and exciting leadership opportunity rather than a role attached to one specific portfolio. We are looking for an accomplished and adaptable leader who has the credibility, knowledge and experience to contribute across all aspects of school leadership and who can respond flexibly to the changing priorities of our academy.

The successful candidate will be a visible and influential leader who understands that outstanding provision for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs is built on strong relationships, consistently high expectations, excellent teaching and learning, effective safeguarding and a culture in which pupils and staff can thrive.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate significant strengths in one or more areas of school improvement, while also possessing the breadth of leadership experience to operate effectively across the academy. This might include behaviour and culture, teaching and learning, curriculum and assessment, SEND, attendance, safeguarding, personal development, staff development or quality assurance.

Applications would be welcome from candidates in primary or secondary schools both special or mainstream who can demonstrate knowledge of special educational needs and a passion for working with children with social, emotional and mental health needs.

The successful person will have:

• Highly effective leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate other people;
• Experience of effectively leading and managing change and the ability to think strategically;
• A strong commitment to collaboration and partnership working;
• A deep understanding of how children and young people with additional needs learn and make good progress;
• High expectations and the ambition, drive and determination for every child and young person to ‘be the best they can be';
• A strong commitment to working positively and pro-actively with parents, carers and a wide range of professionals and services; and
• Excellent management and organisational skills.

More information can be found in the attached welcome pack.

What the school offers its staff

What you can expect from us

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility

• Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
• Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
• Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
• An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
• The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
• Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
• Flexible working policies
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

DHT - Job Advert.pdf - 218 KB (opens in new tab)

DHT - Job Profile.pdf - 188 KB (opens in new tab)

About Lotus Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 6 to 16
• Size: 108 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 6 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: otyas@nexusmat.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holgate-meadows-school-sheffield

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