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Deputy Headteacher (Quality of Education)
Dinnington High School
- Salary: School Leadership Pay Scale L20 – L24
- Location: Dinnington High School, Sheffield
- Contract type: Full time, permanent
- Start date: September 2025
We are seeking an exceptional strategic leader to ensure outstanding outcomes for all students.
New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) was created in 2015 by governors and senior leaders of New College Pontefract, an outstanding sixth-form college. Since then, the Trust has grown to include three sixth form colleges, three secondary schools and three primary schools.
Dinnington High School is proud to be part of NCLT, and we are a growing 11-18 Academy with a positive reputation at the heart of the local community.
We pride ourselves on knowing our students well and caring for them effectively while maintaining high standards and expectations so they can achieve their potential academically and personally to be the best they can be. We take staff well-being equally as seriously, valuing our greatest asset – our people.
The Deputy Headteacher will be responsible for the quality of education, you will lead excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum design. Working with the Trust leadership teams, you will champion high expectations and continuous improvement across all aspects of education.
You will provide strategic leadership in curriculum development, assessment and professional learning, ensuring that teaching and learning practices are inclusive. You will work closely with senior leaders to monitor progress, identify achievement gaps and implement targeted interventions that support every student to achieve success.
You will oversee the implementation of rigorous quality assurance processes, ensuring that assessment, tracking and reporting systems effectively support student progress and attainment. You will lead the academy’s professional development strategy, developing a positive culture through coaching and training.
The successful candidate will have a strong track record of improving student outcomes and knowledge of teaching and learning strategies to provide opportunities for all learners to achieve their potential.
You will be a creative and resilient leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, committed to raising standards and dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity throughout all aspects of school life.
To register your interest for the role, please visit www.joinnclt.co.uk
To arrange an informal, confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Craig Jones at Satis Education on 07706 337906 or CraigJ@satiseducation.co.uk
- The closing date for applications is: Monday 24th March 2025 at 9:00 am
- Shortlisting: Monday 24th March 2025
- Interviews will be held on: Thursday 27th March 2025
New Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in being appointed to a post, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other employment checks before your appointment is confirmed.
