Deputy Headteacher - Academic

A community school which has the ethos of everyone working together as a family towards our shared goals, which can be summarised with our school values: PRIDE - Participation - Respect - Integrity- Diversity - Excellence Are you an ambitious, strategic and values-driven senior leader ready to shape the academic direction of a large, diverse and aspirational secondary school? Colton Hills Community School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Headteacher (Academic) to provide strategic leadership of curriculum, teaching, learning and standards across the whole school, including the sixth form. This is a key role within the Senior Leadership Team, deputising for the Headteacher and playing a central role in securing excellent outcomes for all students. The Role As Deputy Headteacher (Academic), you will:

• Provide strategic leadership of the curriculum and quality of education across the school, including the sixth form
• Lead whole-school improvement priorities through robust quality assurance, self-evaluation and performance management
• Ensure consistently high standards of teaching and learning, underpinned by research-informed practice
• Oversee curriculum design, timetabling and academic provision to meet the needs of all learners
• Lead and develop senior and middle leaders, coaching them to drive improvement within their areas
• Take a strategic lead on CPD, appraisal, leadership development and staff wellbeing
• Play a full role in safeguarding, inclusion, SEND and EAL provision
• Deputise for the Headteacher as required
  
  Holds QTS and a good honours degree, with a strong commitment to ongoing professional development
• Has a successful track record of raising standards and improving outcomes across a whole school or significant phase
• Has experience of leading teaching and learning, curriculum development and quality assurance at senior level
• Demonstrates excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills
• Has experience of timetabling and deploying resources strategically
• Is an inspirational leader who motivates staff, builds strong relationships and models high expectations
• Is reflective, resilient, empathetic and committed to inclusive, values-led education
• Has NPQH (or is willing to undertake it)
  
  Colton Hills has been judged as a 'Good' school in 2015, 2018 and 2023 and we are committed to improving that judgment in future inspections - not for our own glory, but because we know we will be giving our students the best deal possible. The school encompasses a rich, harmonious and multicultural community and is committed to the development of all students, up to and including our growing sixth form.
The school is situated to the south of Wolverhampton's city centre, on a site surrounded by green space and fantastic views across hills and fields. We also benefit greatly from a wide range of fantastic facilities for our staff and students, including an on-site swimming pool, AstroTurf pitch, dedicated Sixth Form block, flexible breakout spaces across the school and a large theatre often used by groups in our local community for performances. We are a school with a real family feel, with a strong House ethos that underpins our work. We know that having successful students starts with having happy and well-supported staff. We are very much committed to our teachers having a fulfilling work-life balance, with an email policy that respects family time, careful management of our time budget to eliminate unnecessary meetings, a reduction in the amount of data we collect and an evolving marking policy designed to give teachers their lives back. We have adapted our appraisal system to prioritise professional development over data targets because we want our teachers to be satisfied in their work and judged fairly on their commitment to our school. Our outcomes show that we are a successful school. We are also a growing school, our student numbers are robust and the whole-school cohort is over 1000 students. With a healthy financial picture and strong school governance in place, we are now seeking to expand our staff to create the best possible experience for our students every day, to develop their confidence and aspiration by surrounding them with inspiring adults delivering an exciting curriculum. Commitment to safeguarding Colton Hills Community School is committed to ensuring the safeguarding of all our staff and students. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS Check and also an on line and social media check.


• A diverse, vibrant community with a strong moral purpose
• A committed and supportive leadership team and governing body
• Opportunities to shape whole-school strategy and make a lasting impact
• A strong culture of professional learning and leadership development
Safeguarding Colton Hills Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.