Assistant Headteacher
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1LR |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 34182d6c-7e8b-4d59-a5d8-22efeb058075 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Responsibilities
• Take responsibility for the leadership of safeguarding and attendance in school
• To work with the Headteacher and Middle Leaders in all aspects of leadership and management.
• Contribute to establishing the core values of the Leadership Team and their practical expression.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and best practices
• Foster a culture ofIntegrityandTenacityin operational excellence
What We’re Looking For
• Understanding how to empower all students and staff to excel.
• Hold and articulate clear vision, values and moral purpose, demonstrating optimistic personal behavior, and positive relationships and attitudes.
• A collaborative leader who embodiesFellowshipandHumility
• Commitment to the school’s Christian ethos and inclusive values
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a growing school with a vibrant Sixth Form and strong community ties
• Work in a supportive environment that valuesAspirationand personal development
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact
• A modern, purpose-built campus with excellent facilities
• Free on-site parking and access to an on-site gym
• Access tothe Westfield Health Employee Assistance Programme
Further details about the role
Derby Cathedral School is a thriving Christian community committed to nurturing students of all backgrounds to achieve academic excellence and personal growth. Rooted in our FAITH values—Fellowship, Aspiration, Integrity, Tenacity, and Humility—we seek a dynamic and visionary Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team for our flagship 11 – 18 Secondary School.
Location
Derby offers a fantastic quality of life, combining the benefits of a vibrant city with proximity to the stunning Peak District National Park. With excellent transport links, including quick access to the M1, it’s an ideal place to work and live.
If you would like a school visit and or to have a conversation with the new Headteacher Andy Brown before the closing date, please initially contact the DDAT HR team by emailingHR@ddat.org.ukand we can arrange this.
Application information
To apply, please submit completed applications forms to hr@ddat.org.uk by the closing date.
We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms. Please note that we willnotconsider CVs as part of the shortlisting.
Closing Date: Midnight on Monday 15 September 2025.
Provisional Interviews: Week commencing 22 September 2025.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Key Responsibilities
• Take responsibility for the leadership of safeguarding and attendance in school
• To work with the Headteacher and Middle Leaders in all aspects of leadership and management.
• Contribute to establishing the core values of the Leadership Team and their practical expression.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and best practices
• Foster a culture ofIntegrityandTenacityin operational excellence
What We’re Looking For
• Understanding how to empower all students and staff to excel.
• Hold and articulate clear vision, values and moral purpose, demonstrating optimistic personal behavior, and positive relationships and attitudes.
• A collaborative leader who embodiesFellowshipandHumility
• Commitment to the school’s Christian ethos and inclusive values
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a growing school with a vibrant Sixth Form and strong community ties
• Work in a supportive environment that valuesAspirationand personal development
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact
• A modern, purpose-built campus with excellent facilities
• Free on-site parking and access to an on-site gym
• Access tothe Westfield Health Employee Assistance Programme
Further details about the role
Derby Cathedral School is a thriving Christian community committed to nurturing students of all backgrounds to achieve academic excellence and personal growth. Rooted in our FAITH values—Fellowship, Aspiration, Integrity, Tenacity, and Humility—we seek a dynamic and visionary Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team for our flagship 11 – 18 Secondary School.
Location
Derby offers a fantastic quality of life, combining the benefits of a vibrant city with proximity to the stunning Peak District National Park. With excellent transport links, including quick access to the M1, it’s an ideal place to work and live.
If you would like a school visit and or to have a conversation with the new Headteacher Andy Brown before the closing date, please initially contact the DDAT HR team by emailingHR@ddat.org.ukand we can arrange this.
Application information
To apply, please submit completed applications forms to hr@ddat.org.uk by the closing date.
We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms. Please note that we willnotconsider CVs as part of the shortlisting.
Closing Date: Midnight on Monday 15 September 2025.
Provisional Interviews: Week commencing 22 September 2025.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.