Deputy Principal - Quality of Education

The Mirfield Free Grammar, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9EZ

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  22 April 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L21-L25

Deputy Principal - Quality of Education job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, Deputy Principal with a passion for driving the Quality of Education to help us elevate learning outcomes and make a real impact on our students aged 11-18. We require a strong, effective leader who will bring their passion and dedication, to focus on quality assurance working as part of the Senior Leadership team.

As a leader in the Academy, working with our fantastic community, you will play an instrumental role in embedding excellence in terms of high-quality teaching and learning and robust continuous high quality assurance processes.

We are seeking a professional who puts students at the heart of everything they do: someone who can shape the future of the Academy, take ownership for driving high standards and leads from the front. They will support colleagues to improve their practice through providing effective professional development opportunities and utilising current research.

In return you will work with a progressive and forward thinking Multi Academy Trust where there are opportunities for development and career progression. Great Heights Academy Trust is a growing multi-academy trust with nine schools in the West Yorkshire area with plans to further expand. In addition, we are home to a SCITT, Research School and an English Hub.

As standard, we offer ongoing Continuous Professional Development covering all aspects of teaching, learning and leadership, preparing you for the next phase of your career. We are confident that new teachers joining our school will feel welcomed from the moment they start their journey with us, and we absolutely encourage prospective applicants to visit our school prior to applying if they wish.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Parents can feel confident that careful procedures are in place to ensure that all staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children within the Academy. Consistent and effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff. The Academy encourages parents and children to talk freely about any concerns or worries which may affect their wellbeing. All concerns are referred to the members of staff who are our trained designated Safeguarding Officers working as the school's Safeguarding Team.

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About The Mirfield Free Grammar

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1449 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Mirfield Free Grammar website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-mirfield-free-grammar

Founded in 1667 The Mirfield Free Grammar has a long-established tradition of success and promotes values such as respect, integrity, teamwork and aspiration.

The MFG is a vibrant learning environment; everything we do, every decision we make is focused on the students and how we can inspire them to achieve the very best for themselves both academically and personally.

With excellent commuter links, we are situated just 10 minutes away from the M62 and 20 minutes from the M1.

In February 2020, Ofsted judged the school to be 'Good' in all four categories, reflecting the rapid improvements made over the past year across the school.

"Pupils are clear about what is expected of them. They have positive attitudes to learning and work hard.”

"Good progress is being made in increasing numbers in coming years."

"A better curriculum has led to effective learning. Behaviour in class has improved considerably. Staff have high expectations for all pupils."

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