Acting Deputy Headteacher

The Headteacher and Academy Education Board of Hadrian Park Primary School, part of Centurion Multi-Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a highly effective senior leader to join us as an Acting Deputy Head Teacher with the possibility of further opportunities across the trust beyond the fixed-term period. The current Deputy Head Teacher postholder will be commencing her maternity leave in August 2025 also and while this is a one-year fixed term acting Deputy Head Teacher position, it offers signification potential for future career development, either within Hadrian Park Primary School or more broadly across the Centurion Multi-Academy Trust. This is due to the dynamic and evolving nature of leadership roles across the MAT.

The successful candidate will be expected to harness the skills and enthusiasm of all staff and pupils, contributing to a culture of collaboration, ambition and continuous improvement. Notably, this opportunity is further enhanced by the unique role of our current Headteacher, Angi Gibson who has been appointed President of NAHT for the academic year 2025-2026. During this time, she will continue in her role as Head Teacher of Hadrian Park, allowing her to offer a bespoke, high-level mentoring and coaching program to the successful Acting Deputy Head. This kind of access to National Level leadership development and tailored 1-2-1 guidance is a rare and exceptional benefit. We are therefore seeking a candidate who is enthusiastic, ambitious, and willing to go the extra mile – ready to make the most of what will be an incredibly developmental and career-shaping year.

Our successful candidate will be an inspiring and highly motivated leader.

Personal qualities such as passion, commitment and a can-do attitude is incumbent to the role. Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate to a range of stakeholders are essential. We are looking for a professional who can demonstrate impact of strategic leadership, excellent management and a proven track record of success in raising standards. The post will require strategic leadership experience in the areas of:

· Strategic planning

· Designated Safeguarding Lead

· Attendance

· SEF and SDP development

· Effective leadership in raising standards of attainment and achievement across school

· Exceptional Classroom practitioner who can suitably train and develop staff

· Experience of a key leading role with an OFSTED

Applications are welcomed from experienced Deputy Headteachers or other individuals who have substantial leadership experience and skills in line with the essential and desirable criteria on the person specification. If the above resonates with you and you are a motivated and creative leader who is committed to creating a child centred approach to education, we welcome your application. Visiting our school is essential. Candidates can arrange a visit to the school by contacting jade.martin@hadrianparkprimry.org.uk

Please note that we do not accept CV applications, all applicants must apply using the standard application form, accompanied by a 2-page personal statement/letter. The deadline for this post is 16th May 2025 at 12 noon. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the next stage of the process which will take place on Tuesday 20th May 2025, for a full day of planned activities and interview opportunities.

This school is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from DBS and a range of other recruitment checks. As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise. As part of the shortlisting process, we may be carrying out an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we may want to explore with the applicant at interview.