Deputy Headteacher - Student Experience and DSL

We are looking for an exceptional and ambitious

Deputy Headteacher to join the senior leadership team at Crawshaw Academy.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced school leader who is passionate about ensuring every student has apositive experience of school and is supported to achieve their full potential.

Working closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team, you will play a key role in the strategic leadership and continued improvement of the school. Alongside your wider Deputy Headteacher responsibilities, you will lead Student Experience, with strategic responsibility for behaviour, attendance, safeguarding, inclusion and personal development.

As Designated Safeguarding Lead, youwill provide strategic leadership for safeguarding and child protection,ensuring effective systems and practices are embedded across the school and promoting a culture of vigilance and shared responsibility.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make asignificant contribution to the future of Crawshaw Academy, shaping an inclusive and aspirational culture where every student can thrive.

Crawshaw Academy is a welcoming and supportive community, shaped by a dedicated staff team who genuinely care about giving every young person the best possible experience. We encourage our students toaim high, believe in themselves and be ambitious about their futures.

We believe education is about morethanresults. It is about helping young people grow into confident, kind andwell-rounded individuals. Our staff take the time to know each student well,recognising their strengths, nurturing their talents and supporting them toachieve their best.

Learning beyond the classroom is highly valuedat Crawshaw Academy. A wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including sport, the arts, trips and performances, enables students to discover new interests, build friendships and develop teamwork, leadership and resilience.

We set high standards because we care. By providing the right balance of challenge, guidance and support, we want every student to feel valued, confident and able to thrive.

As part of Red Kite Learning Trust, you willjoin a collaborative network of schools committed to improving outcomes for children and young people, with opportunities to share expertise, access high-quality professional development and contribute to improvement across the Trust.

• Strategic leadership:
  Play a key role in shaping the strategic direction and continued improvement of the school
• Flexibility and wellbeing: A commitment to supporting a healthy work-life balance, with opportunities to explore flexible working arrangements
• A positive and inclusive culture: An environment where respect, equality, diversity, wellbeing and professional excellence are valued
• Trust-wide collaboration: Opportunities to work with senior colleagues across Red Kite Learning Trust, sharing expertise and contributing to wider improvement
• Continued professional growth: High-quality professional development to support your growth as a senior leader and your future career aspirations

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced and successful senior leader with a track record of leading school improvement
• Has high expectations and a strong commitment to improving outcomes and experiences for all students
• Can provide strategic leadership across behaviour, attendance, safeguarding, inclusion and personal development
• Has the ability to inspire, develop and motivate colleagues
• Builds positive relationships with students, families, colleagues and external partners
• Brings integrity, resilience, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to leadership

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