Deputy Headteacher

Richard de Clare Community Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where,first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff’s development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich,achieveand aspire. About the role:  Are you ready to take the next exciting step in your leadership career?  At Richard De Clare, we are proud to be a thriving, inclusive and ambitious school community, and we are now seeking a great Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and driven leader who has the passion, ambition and the potential to make a significant impact on school improvement and the lives of our children and families.  We are looking for someone whose ambition matches that of our school—someone who is not only equipped with the essential skills and experience, but who also brings that extra spark: energy, creativity and a relentless commitment to excellence.  This role offers an exciting next step for an experienced middle leader or an existing senior leader ready to broaden their influence and shape whole-school strategic development.   Our new Deputy Head teacher will:  Play a key role in driving whole-school improvement, contributing to our ongoing journey of excellence  Be a visible, inspiring leader with high expectations for all pupils and staff  Work collaboratively within a supportive, forward-thinking leadership team  Maintain some teaching commitment, ensuring leadership remains closely grounded in classroom practice  Support the headteacher to improve teaching, learning and raise academic standards  Inspire, coach and develop staff to become expert practitioners and future leaders  We are seeking a passionate educator who is an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning. Someone who is deeply committed to continuous professional growth and school improvement, but can also bring positivity, resilience and that all-important sense of humour.   Richard De Clare offers:  A warm, welcoming and community-focused school, where relationships truly matter  The opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive academy trust, benefiting from shared expertise and strong networks  High-quality professional development and leadership opportunities, designed to support your career progression  A role that provides a meaningful balance of strategic leadership and protected teaching time, keeping you connected to the heart of our work  The chance to be part of a team that is deeply commi