(Immediate Start) Deputy Headteacher

Overview

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and inspirational Deputy Headteacher, with a track record of outstanding classroom practice, to join our school.

As part of Enhance Academy Trust, Dodworth St John’s benefits from being part of a supportive and forward-thinking community of schools. The Trust enables schools to flourish as unique establishments while working towards a shared vision of excellence. We believe in creating an environment where both children and staff thrive, underpinned by Christian values that shape our collective mission.

At this key time in the school’s rapid development, we are seeking to appoint an ambitious Deputy Headteacher to help our staff team to secure further positive outcomes for our children, families, and the wider community. Through exceptional practice, enthusiasm for a rich and vibrant curriculum and the ability to inspire and motivate others, you will be a key player in the school’s development.

The successful candidate will take the lead in developing our curriculum and shape our development through inspiring and embedding high quality teaching and learning.

We are looking for someone who:

- Has proven leadership and management experience in a school environment.
- Be an outstanding classroom practitioner, who is able to inspire others.
- Be committed to the principles of inclusion, equality and high achievement for all.
- Lead the school in the policies and practices of continuous school improvement and staff development and constantly seek strategies which will bring about that improvement.
- Be dynamic and forward-thinking, able to co-ordinate and lead curriculum change and implementation, recognising that a curriculum is constantly evolving.
- Be a confident communicator, able to lead and motivate colleagues with honesty, care and compassion.
- Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the whole school community.
- Share and promote the school’s vision for providing meaningful opportunities for all children’s personal development.

We can offer:

- Motivated and engaged children who are keen to learn.
- Professional, hardworking and motivated team of teachers and support staff committed to developing and raising standards.
- Opportunities for professional development, career progression and enrolment on to the NPQH or similar.
- Opportunities to make a significant difference in shaping school development and curriculum.

Why join Enhance Academy Trust?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a successful and forward-looking academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

Employee benefits

As a Trust we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples:

- Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services.
- GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for our employees and members of their household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to be paid for) can be delivered to local chemists.
- Free annual flu jab
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
- A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing.
- Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers.

How to Apply

We warmly encourage you to visit the school before you apply. For further details about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact the Headteacher, Simon Kaufman - simon.kaufman@dodworthstjohn.enhanceacad.org.uk.

Closing Date: Sunday 19th October 2025

Applications: Please apply via the Recruitment link (note: no external link is provided in this description).

Safeguarding

Enhance Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils. The actions we take to prevent harm and create safe environments form part of our safeguarding responsibilities. We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility and strive to provide a safe environment where both children and adults feel secure and listened to. To view our Safeguarding and Child protection policy please visit the school website. To view our Recruitment of Ex-Offenders policy please click on the following links: Enhance Academy Trust – Policies.

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