- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 16
- School size
- No information available
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Deputy Headteacher
More than one location, Nexus Multi Academy Trust32 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
19 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: Full-time Permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- STPCD L12 – 16 (£67,898 - £75,049)
What skills and experience we're looking for
An amazing opportunity has arisen to recruit a Deputy Headteacher post to join our Senior Leadership Team for September 2026, or sooner if possible.
At this exciting time for the school, we want to appoint a talented, tenacious, aspirational and experienced senior leader to compliment the work of the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, Academy Council and the wider Trust in leading the school to achieve the next level of excellence.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking, flexible and inspirational Deputy Headteacher to join and help lead a team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing an excellent learning environment and become part of a successful team in a busy working environment.
Whether you are an experienced school leader who has worked within a mainstream or specialist education setting, or someone who has exceptional leadership skills and a real drive to make a difference in children’s lives, you must be able to provide our children with aspirations for their futures along with promoting a positive culture in everything you do.
Knowledge of SEN is essential and you must be able to respond to the emotional, social and mental health needs of our children and young people. You will be required to ensure the safety of our children and young people and facilitate their access to learning by responding to individual needs and leading staff teams to meet the needs of our learners.
Via your excellent interpersonal skills, you will lead a variety of teams across the school to ensure the best possible outcomes for our learners.
You will be joining an experienced team of passionate and forward-thinking senior leaders. You will be part of a committed staff team who are motivated every day by improving the life chances of our children and young people.
Applications are welcome from candidates in primary or secondary mainstream schools who can demonstrate knowledge of SEND, Trauma Informed Approaches or from candidates currently working in a special school setting or Alternative Provision.
What the school offers its staff
Nottingham HOPE Academy is a child-centred education provision based in the City of Nottingham for children and young people with health needs. Nottingham HOPE Academy provides six different provisions across four sites including;
1. The Children’s Hospital School which serves thirteen wards at the Queens Medical Centre
2. Two wards and a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at the Lookout Education Centre at Hopewood CAMHS Unit
3. Nottingham Education Sanctuary Team (NEST) based at Castle Gate
4. Secondary Pathways based at Castle Gate
5. Sherwood Pathways based at the Sherwood Education Centre
6. Sensory Pathways based at Sherwood Education Centre
Our children and young people are very well-supported by a highly dedicated and hard-working team of professionals. Nottingham HOPE Academy has exceptionally strong partnerships with other schools within Nexus Multi Academy Trust and other agencies across Nottingham City.
At Nottingham HOPE Academy, we believe in holistic support for children and families, with a focus on all aspects of a child’s life: their education, their health, and their social needs; we are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who not only shares our values, but who actively pursues their delivery.
As a school within a large and successful multi academy trust we can offer an extensive range of training and professional development opportunities to support staff in their career development and progression.
What you can expect from us
Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training
- 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 professionals, 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.
Skilled Worker visas can 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.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Nexus Multi Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- klove@nexusmat.org
- Phone number
- 0115 9153862
Founded in 2016, Nexus Multi Academy Trust has a family of schools across South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire.
Our vision, “Learning together, to be the best we can be,” drives everything we do.
It reflects our commitment to collaboration and school improvement — not just for the children and young adults we serve, but also for our employees, partners, and the wider communities we support.
At Nexus MAT, we believe in creating opportunities for everyone to thrive, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and shared success.
School Details
Nottingham HOPE Academy
Arranging a visit to Nexus Multi Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email klove@nexusmat.org.
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