City of Derby Academy is a proud member of QEGSMAT. The Trust’s values are for students to ‘Question, Explore; Give; and Succeed’. Our exceptional staff, strong leadership, motivated children, as well as excellent facilities, provide the successful formula for this.
Deputy Headteacher
Deputy Headteacher
Ref: SCH-QM-0164 Establishment: City of Derby Academy Location: Sinfin, Derby, DE24 3AR Salary: Leadership Pay Scale 19-23 (£77,552 - £85,529 FTE) Department: Leadership Job Type: Full Time Closing Date:10/03/2025 09:00 Interview Date: W/C 17th March 2025 Start Date: TBC
Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Leadership Group | L19 - L23
The Role
PURPOSE OF THE POST:
In addition to carrying out the professional duties of a teacher, a Deputy Headteacher must play a major role under the overall direction of the Headteacher in:
* Maintaining the values and ethos of the academy and the Trust
* Formulating the aims and objectives of the academy
* Establishing the strategic plans and operational policies through which they are to be achieved
* Managing staff and resources to that end
* Monitoring progress towards their achievement
* Undertaking any professional duties of the Headteacher reasonably delegated by the Headteacher/Trust, including:
* Ensuring that the academy is compliant with all relevant legislation and guidance
* Ensuring that all mandatory policies and statements are up to date and completed to the highest standards e.g. Pupil Premium Strategy, Equality Objectives, SEND Information Report, critical incident plans, etc.
* Representing CODA as required in the wider community
* Deputising for the Headteacher as required
Main Duties:
Support the Headteacher by:
* Acting as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (with appropriate training if required)
* Acting as Senior Leadership Team link for one or more areas of the school
* Actively leading on and/or contributing to whole school evaluation processes and reports, ensuring they are concise, accurate and evaluative and support school improvement
* Actively leading on and/or contributing to all strategic and operational meetings
* Contributing to effective curriculum and timetable design through appropriate Curriculum Led Financial Planning
* Role modelling and demanding ambitious standards and expectations for all students (including those with SEND and or those eligible for free school meals) to overcome disadvantage and advance inclusion and equality
* Establishing and sustaining a culture where practices enable all students to fully access the whole curriculum (including the wider curriculum offer) and learn effectively
* Establishing and sustaining high expectations of behaviour for all students, built upon relationships, rules and routines, which are understood clearly by all
* Establishing and sustaining high-quality, expert teaching across all subjects and phases, built on an evidence- informed understanding of effective teaching and how students learn
* Instilling a strong sense of accountability in staff for the impact of their work on students’ attendance, behaviour, personal development, progress and achievement
* Implementing rigorous and developmental Quality Assurance systems to inform professional learning and drive school improvement in teaching, behaviour and personal development
* Leading school assemblies and gatherings and events as necessary
* Managing the performance and conduct of colleagues as required
* Overseeing training and CPD processes including INSET provision in conjunction with senior colleagues
* Providing effective line management of staff according to Trust policy ensuring staff and teams are supported and held to account
* Providing the Senior Leadership Team, Directors of Education, Executive Board, Local Governors, and Trustees with regular data updates and analyses relating to whole-school priorities as required
* Sharing responsibility for senior leadership and management for the school, ensuring continual improvement and higher quality and standards
* Supporting the Headteacher on the recruitment, selection, appointment, motivation, and retention of staff
* Undertaking an appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties of a teacher
Why work for us?
* At QEGSMAT, we value the hard work and dedication of our team members, and as such we believe that progression should be a simple process. That’s why we are proud to offer an Automatic Pay Review program, rather than the traditional annual pay and performance review, as part of our comprehensive benefits package.
* Continual access to CPD opportunities. QEGSMAT works with a large number of organisations to develop staff to fulfil their aspirations and potential. We are committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our staff within this evolving Trust. This includes all staff having access to fully funded NPQ courses appropriate to their role.
* We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
* All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7.This can also include bespoke counselling sessions for staff if needed.
* All roles are subject to nationally agreed terms and conditions of service.
* With access to Teacher Pension Scheme employer contributions of 28.68%
* Family friendly policies
* Access to Flu Vaccines
* Opportunity to work flexibly
* Access to 750+ discounts on everyday essentials via our benefits package with Vivup
Benefits
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Qualifications
Qualification Title GradeHonours degree qualification Essential Qualified Teacher Status Essential Teaching Experience in more than one school with a strong track record of success in teaching and learning Essential Evidence of continuing professional development including educational school leadership and managment Essential NPQH Desirable Level 3 DSL Trained Desirable Safer Recruitment Trained Desirable
Skills
Outcomes for pupilsExperience of raising standards for pupils eligible for Pupil Premium and/or with low levels of literacy including EAL Essential Confident and proficient use of performance data to raise standards for pupils EssentialPersonal AttributesStrong communication (literacy and oral) and numeracy skills Essential Active team member Essential Able to manage time and priorities effectively Essential Patience, reflectiveness and curiosity Essential Ability to instil trust and confidence in pupils, their families and staff Essential Calm, positive and optimistic whilst under pressure Essential Confident and proficient ability to analyse, interpret and make inferences using a wide range of performance data Essential The ability to hold difficult conversations with empathy and respect Essential A commitment to care, inclusion, equality and diversity Essential Self-confidence, personal impact and presence Essential Eager to acquire further skills and career enhancement Essential Able to retain a sense of perspective Essential High levels of emotional intelligence EssentialQuality of EducationAbility to teach across the full 11-16 age range Essential Leading/delivering teaching, learning and assessment CPD Desirable An effective teacher with a strong record of 'high progress' outcomes Essential The ability to use data to evaluate performance and take effective action on the basis of this data Essential Excellent communication and organisation skills Essential Experience of leading a teaching and learning initiative with significant impact for pupils EssentialLeadership and ManagementUnderstanding of coaching approaches Desirable Is an innovative and forward-thinking strategist Essential Has demonstrated leadership through example and has a solution focused approach Essential Has a capacity to inspire through leadership, energy and vision Essential Has an ability to relate well to the whole community Essential Has a genuine commitment to equal opportunities and inclusion Essential Reacts positively to challenges, seeing them as opportunities rather than barriers Essential Is committed to leading, building teams and collaborative working Essential Is able to lead strategically to inform school evaluation and improvement EssentialProfessional Experience - At least 2 years of successful senior leadership experience which has includedSuccessful leadership at Assistant Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher level or above Essential Helping to shape and implement highly effective pastoral systems Essential Line management of staff Essential Understanding and experiences of practice which promotes ambitious expectations for SEND learners Desirable Helping to shape and implement the teaching and learning vision of a school EssentialPersonal Development, Behaviour and AttitudesAbility to support pastoral teams working with vulnerable and complex pupils Essential Clear commitment and effective practice to safeguarding Essential Experience in leading and promoting personal development and enrichment (co-curricular) opportunities Essential A commitment to ensuring high standards of behaviour and attendance across the school, building an outstanding culture Essential
Related Documents
Candidate Pack Deputy Headteacher - Feb 25Deputy Headteacher Recruitment Pack - Feb 25.pdf Download Applicants Guidance NotesApplication Guidance.pdf Download
Safeguarding Information
QEGSMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list.
All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The Trust is also a United Kingdom Immigration and Vetting Sponsor therefore, sponsorship for skilled worker visas may be available.
Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found - https://www.qegsmat.com/documents/safeguarding
Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
Closed Back
The City of Derby Academy opened on 1st June 2013 replacing the predecessor Sinfin Community School. The academy has capacity for 1050 students aged 11-16. The academy offers easy access to Leicester and Nottingham as well as the Peak District.
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