Deputy Headteacher
Sidegate Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4JD18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
23 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £66,368.00 - £73,105.00 Annually (FTE) ALT Leadership L11 - L15 £66,368 - £73,105
Deputy Headteacher job summary
Location: Sidegate Primary, Ipswich, Suffolk
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: ALT Leadership L11 - L15 £66,368 - £73,105
We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who will work closely with the Headteacher at Sidegate Primary to drive improvement in teaching, learning and pupil outcomes, while nurturing a positive, ambitious environment for staff and children alike. This is a pivotal role, combining strategic leadership with a visible presence in classrooms, where strong relationships, thoughtful use of data and a commitment to developing others are essential. Sidegate Primary, a well-established primary school, offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to whole-school improvement within a collaborative Trust that places people, professional growth and high expectations at its heart.
This role leads on pastoral provision, including oversight of safeguarding as Designated Safeguarding Lead, working in close partnership with colleagues to support the whole child and contribute to the ongoing development of the school.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
- Support the Headteacher in setting and delivering the strategic direction and academy improvement priorities
- Lead, support and line manage staff, promoting high expectations and effective professional development
- Monitor and evaluate teaching, learning and pupil outcomes, using data to drive improvement
- Contribute to a safe, well-structured learning environment, promoting behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion
- Build positive relationships with governors, families and the wider community, and act on behalf of the Headteacher when required
Why Join Our Trust?
- Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
- Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
- Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and Teacher pensions.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within the Active Learning Trust.
Contact
We warmly encourage an informal conversation or visit to the school with the Headteacher, offering the opportunity to see the community first-hand and explore the role in more detail. Please contact Graham Almond, Headteacher, at: graham.almond@sidegate.net (01440 727319)
The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Sidegate Primary School
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 652 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sidegate Primary School website
Sidegate is a vibrant three-form entry primary school in the north of Ipswich. The school hosts a 25 place Specialist Education Unit for pupils with moderate learning difficulties, giving approximately 655 pupils on roll. The school boasts large grounds, an indoor swimming pool, gymnasium and good ICT provision. We pride ourselves in the broad and engaging curriculum we offer our pupils; sport and culture
feature highly and are used to enhance the curriculum in all areas. The school received a “Good” Ofsted rating in October 2022. We were the first primary school in Suffolk to be awarded the prestigious Platinum Artsmark in November 2019; we also hold quality marks in RE, Science and Sport.
Sidegate became an academy in May 2014 with The Active Learning Trust (ALT). ALT encourages each of their schools to develop a curriculum that meets the needs of the pupils in the school. They work closely with the school, providing specialist advisory support as necessary. We work closely with other schools in the ALT Ipswich Hub and the Northgate Pyramid of Schools. ALT offers a comprehensive package of professional development opportunities for teachers at all levels, to support career progression
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