Deputy Headteacher - Quality of Education

Ref: SCH-L.E.A.DAT-0082 13 day(s) remaining
Establishment: Noel-Baker Academy Location: Noel Baker Academy Salary: £78,702 - £86,803 Department: Senior Leadership Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Closing Date: 20/10/2025 09:00 Interview Date: 23/10/2025 Start Date: 01/01/2026

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: L.E.A.D Deputy Headteacher Group Payscales | L18 - L22

The Role

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for curriculum excellence and raising standards? Do you have the drive to shape the educational journey of every student and support staff to deliver outstanding teaching and learning? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic leadership team as Deputy Headteacher for Quality of Education.


About Us

Noel Baker Academy is a thriving and inclusive secondary academy committed to delivering a high-quality education that empowers every student to achieve their full potential. We are proud of our strong community ethos, ambitious curriculum, and relentless focus on improvement.


The Role

As Deputy Headteacher for Quality of Education, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our strategic vision for teaching, learning, and curriculum development. You will lead on:

  • Driving excellence in teaching and learning across all departments
  • Leading curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation
  • Ensuring high standards of assessment, feedback, and student progress
  • Supporting and developing middle leaders to raise attainment
  • Embedding a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement


About You

We are looking for an inspirational and experienced leader who:

  • Has a proven track record of raising standards and improving outcomes
  • Demonstrates deep knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy
  • Is an excellent communicator and team builder
  • Has the strategic insight to lead whole-school improvement
  • Is committed to inclusive education and student success


What We Offer

  • A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • A vibrant school community with enthusiastic students and dedicated staff
  • Access to a wide range of staff benefits and wellbeing initiatives


Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
Qualified Teacher Status
Essential
Degree or equivalent qualification
Essential
Senior leadership or management qualification (or willing to work towards)
Desirable

Safeguarding Information

L.E.A.D Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


L.E.A.D Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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Noel-Baker Academy

Noel-Baker Academy
Bracknell Drive,
Derby,
Derby,
DE24 0BR

enquiries@noelbakeracademy.co.uk

https://www.noelbakeracademy.co.uk/
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