Deputy Headteacher

Woodfield Academy, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7HH

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025 or earlier by negotiation

• Closing date

  23 April 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  2 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L14 - L18

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Is an experienced middle or senior leader.
• Has a proven track record of improving the quality of Education.
• Can inspire, lead, and motivate pupils, staff, and families.
• Is committed to inclusion and securing the best outcomes for all pupils, including the most vulnerable.
• Has the vision and determination to make a real difference to the lives of our young people.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and committed leadership team.
• A dedicated pastoral and safeguarding team to work alongside you.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and leadership training.
• A vibrant school community where every child is known and valued.
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people.
• A free health care plan from Simply Health making sure you are always assured that your own physical and mental health is our priority.
• A staff team who are caring and always look out for each other. The staff room is a focal point of wellbeing where strong friendships and working relationships are established.
• A social element, where celebrating together is encouraged.
• A sense of belonging and that every role is valued under the #onewoodfield ethos.

Further details about the role

Deputy Headteacher - Curriculum, achievement and developing teaching

Salary: Leadership Scale L14-L18

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier by negotiation)

Location: Woodfield Academy

Are you passionate about improving the curriculum, achievement and developing teaching? Are you an ambitious leader ready to make a difference?

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and drive whole-school strategies to ensure that every pupil engages positively in school life and achieves their potential.

The successful candidate will be a key figure in leading the culture and ethos of our school, ensuring high expectations for quality teaching are consistently maintained. You will lead on systems, interventions, and staff development to secure excellent standards of teaching.

Woodfield Academy joined the Bordesley MAT from Easter 2022. We work closely with Trinity High School, Birchensale Middle School and Holyoakes First School in a very localised MAT focusing on the development of children in Redditch. Working together as part of the three-tier system we aspire to improve the educational offer for the local community.

If you are an ambitious leader with the drive to improve standards and culture and are ready for the next step in your leadership career, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Wednesday 23 April, 3pm

Interview Dates: Tuesday 29 April and Thursday 1 May

Please apply using the TES application process.Please note we do not accept CV's.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged! For further information please contact Sharon Little, Operations Manager, Headteacher's PA, 01527 527081 orrecruitment@woodfield.bmat.co.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Also as per The Department for Education Statutory guidance, in accordance with the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence.

Woodfield Academy is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff and volunteers to share and promote this commitment.

Applying for the job

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CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Woodfield Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 578 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodfield Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@woodfield.bmat.co.uk
• Phone number: 01527 527081
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodfield-academy

Woodfield Academy is a popular 5-form entry middle school with over 500 pupils on roll, aged 9-13 years. We are a happy, vibrant learning community, with high aspirations for the children in our care and the staff team that supports them.

Arranging a visit to Woodfield Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@woodfield.bmat.co.uk.

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