Deputy Headteacher - Quality of Education
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £80,655 to £88,951 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 January 2026 |
| Location: | Derby, DE24 0BR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | L.E.A.D. Academy Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
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
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
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