Deputy Headteacher – Leading Whole School Improvement

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Castleford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Director
SALARY
£67,898 / year
CATEGORY
Education
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

School improvement Senior leadership Curriculum development SEND legislation Safeguarding Staff coaching Strategic planning Inclusive practice

FULL DESCRIPTION

Deputy Headteacher – Leading Whole School Improvement

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4BB

Closing date: 13 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

Salary: £61,534 - £67,898 Annually (FTE) – Leadership Scale L8 - L12

Working pattern: Full time | Contract type: Permanent

Job summary

We are seeking an outstanding Deputy Headteacher - Leading Whole School Improvement to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. We are looking for a leader who can champion high expectations, remove barriers to learning, and ensure that all pupils achieve exceptional outcomes academically, socially and personally.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational senior leader to drive excellence across Key Stage 2. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of raising standards through high-quality teaching, effective coaching and robust quality assurance. You will play a key role in shaping and evaluating a broad, ambitious curriculum, supporting inclusive and adaptive practice, and strengthening teaching and learning for all pupils, including disadvantaged learners.

Key responsibilities

  • Drive improvement in standards, lead rigorous quality assurance and deliver educational excellence
  • Support a commitment to research into school improvement and implementing high-quality pedagogy through coaching
  • Develop and deliver a well-balanced and ambitious curriculum
  • Support the SEND Team to achieve consistently high levels of inclusive and adaptive practice
  • Provide strategic advice and support to the safeguarding team as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
  • Provide clear direction and shared purpose for all pupils, staff and stakeholders

What we offer

  • Unwavering support and a culture of collaboration from executive leaders and Trust specialists
  • Wellbeing and community services including Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted local fitness and swimming facilities, onsite health checks
  • A strong moral purpose and commitment to the values of Care, Aspire and Succeed

Further information

Visas cannot be sponsored. The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 13th May 12:00pm

Shortlisting and Interviews: Shortlisting will take place following the closing date, with a target to interview w/c Monday 18th May 2026.

Equal Opportunities: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff.

Safeguarding and DBS Clearance: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are committed to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website. CVs will not be accepted. View advert on external website

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