Deputy Headteacher

Join Our Team - Deputy Headteacher Opportunity At [School Name], we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic and supportive learning environment where both our pupils and staff can thrive. We are excited to be recruiting a Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated and forward-thinking team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong, experienced teacher who is ready to make a difference at a strategic level. As a proud member of the Flying High Partnership, we believe in delivering an exceptional education that empowers children to reach their full potential. Our school is a vibrant and supportive environment where our children and staff thrive, creativity is encouraged, and every child is at the heart of our decisions. Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way. If you’re an aspiring school leader with a passion for raising standards, developing outstanding teaching and leading, and inspiring children through our curriculum, we’d love to hear from you. About the Role As our Deputy Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of our school, with a particular focus on standards, assessment, and curriculum leadership, to develop exceptional teaching and learning. You’ll work in close partnership with the Headteacher, acting as a trusted ‘critical friend’ and supporting the wider leadership team to drive school improvement. The role includes a teaching commitment and leadership time, balanced to support our school's continuous improvement and your own development. This is a key role for someone with a relentless drive to improve outcomes, who is ready to lead across the school and contribute to its long-term vision. We Can Offer You: A commitment to people across our partnership, underpinned by our people principles: adaptability, wellness, recognising achievement, employee voice and engagement, professional development and growth, inclusivity, and collaboration. A clear leadership development pathway, including access to the full suite of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs), delivered through our very own Teaching School Hub. Access to extensive, high-quality CPL at every stage of your career, including opportunities to grow as a leader and prepare you for future headship. A leadership role with strategic responsibility, including Standards: Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, and Assessment. The opportunity to progress across the partnership, realising your career ambitions. A balance of class responsibility and leadership time, tailored to school needs. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, offering specialist support including counselling, financial support,