Deputy Headteacher - Behaviour, Culture and Attitudes

Congleton High School is a very popular and successful 11-18 school. Academic achievement and attainment are high and the school has a rich and broad curriculum combined with excellent teaching and learning. We are fully committed to making Congleton High School a great place to learn and work and we place a great emphasis on well-being of students and staff. In our last Ofsted Inspection (February 2023), we were rated as a ‘Good’ school. We have a strong track record of high academic achievement. We have a thriving Sixth Form that further enhances our dynamic and exciting school community. We are ‘together in the pursuit of excellence’ seeking only the best outcomes and educational experience for all students regardless of background or starting point. Our values of courage, curiosity and ambition are lived and breathed within our community, Congleton High School really is a wonderful place to work and to learn! We know that having great people is our biggest asset and we work very hard to make sure that we provide good professional development and create a positive working environment for all staff. The school has a strong Induction Programme and places high importance on the well-being of staff. The people you will be working with will support and motivate you to achieve your career ambitions. Staff are fully committed to providing the very best lessons for students and we have a strong focus on Teaching and Learning. We are proud of the ‘team’ ethos we have created and staff have planned opportunities to work together and share the very best practice across the school. As part of The Learning Partnership, staff have the opportunity to work with the other schools within the trust as well as our partner primary schools in the local area. We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher for Jan 2027 (earlier start date if possible). We are looking for an exceptional leader who will be integral in driving school improvement to enable us to achieve our vision for excellence for the quality of education for our school community. The key area of focus for this role is to pride leadership for behaviour and culture, shaping a safe and inclusive school where students and staff feel like they belong. The successful candidate will also support the headteacher in leading an effective safeguarding culture across the school where students and staff thrive. They will work closely with the rest of the leadership team helping to shape the strategic direction and improvement of our school. They will assist in securing excellent outcomes for all our students, regardless of background. They will embed the Trust’s ethos, values and vision through inspiring and dedicated leadership, promoting a culture of high expectations in which both students and staff feel valued. As Deputy Headteacher, you will provide exemplary leadership and support the Headteacher in the management of Congleton High School Academy. Your remit will be around ‘Behaviour, Culture an