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Deputy Head Teacher
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Deputy Headteacher (Secondary)
DSLV E-ACT Academy | Be proud, be Confident, be Successful
Daventry, Northamptonshire
We are seeking an ambitious and talented Deputy Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about improving outcomes, developing staff and ensuring every young person receives an exceptional education. Working closely with the Headteacher, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the academy and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Headteacher in leading the academy and delivering its vision, values and strategic priorities.
- Lead whole-school improvement initiatives to raise standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.
- Monitor and improve the quality of education through effective use of data, evaluation and intervention strategies.
- Lead, coach and develop staff, building leadership capacity and promoting professional growth.
- Promote high standards of behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and student wellbeing across the academy.
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Qualifications and Skills
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree or equivalent qualification.
- Significant and successful leadership experience within a secondary school setting.
- A proven track record of raising standards and improving student outcomes.
- Experience of leading teaching and learning and developing staff through coaching and mentoring.
- Outstanding leadership, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire others and drive improvement.
Job Details
Full time, Permanent
Pay range: L18-L22
£81,457.00 - £89,842.00 Annually (FTE)
Benefits
Financial and Lifestyle
- Strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees.
- Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
Professional Growth and Development
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- Heavy investment in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities.
- Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
Culture and Wellbeing
- People-first culture that values every colleague.
- Support for wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice.
- Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.
To Apply
E-ACT 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.
E-ACT 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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