Deputy Headteacher - Pastoral and DSL

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people, especially those who need it most? Are you ready to take the next bold step in your leadership journey? Do you thrive on the challenge and reward of working in communities where your impact truly matters? If so, we’d love to hear from you. City of Derby Academy are looking for an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to help lead our diverse, inclusive, and ambitious school community. Serving over 1,000 students and a richly multicultural population with more than 40 home languages, we are a school committed to improving the life chances of every child. Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking a Headteacher who: Demonstrates integrity and care in all aspects of leadership, consistently striving for excellence. Is prepared to embrace the challenges and rewards of leading a large, high-profile, and oversubscribed school. Sets and sustains high standards every day, ensuring that outstanding practice and academic success become the norm across all areas. Is driven by a commitment to meet the needs of every child, particularly those who are most disadvantaged and those with SEND. Values and celebrates a child’s personal development as highly as their academic achievement. Possesses the leadership skills to unite a diverse and wide-ranging staff team, ensuring every member feels valued and supported. Champions collaboration and is eager to work closely with the Trust and the wider school community. Why Us? You’ll be joining us at a very exciting time. In January 2026, two strong Trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, came together to form Tapestry Learning Partnership. This new chapter brings incredible opportunities for collaboration and growth. Tapestry’s vision is for every child to succeed and flourish by providing an exceptional educational experience. We believe in the power of education to transform lives and are proud of our strong sense of community, our commitment to inclusion, and our culture of high expectations. We’re looking for a leader who shares our values and is ready to build on the progress we’ve made. As part of Tapestry Learning Partnership, you’ll benefit from: A supportive network of like-minded professionals who share a clear vision and values. High-quality, ongoing professional development for you and your team. A passionate, committed wider team focused on: Achieving the highest academic outcomes for all pupils. Driving social change through education. Providing exceptional pastoral care and enrichment opportunities. Bespoke support from the Trust’s central team, tailored to your school’s needs. Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school that is excited about its future. For further information, please see the attached candidate pack. Visits to the Academy are welcomed and encouraged, please get in touch and we