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Job Title: Deputy Headteacher
Location: Peak School, Buxton Road, Chinley, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 6ES
Grade/Scale: Leadership Scale 08-12 £56,082 - £61,882 (Pending Teachers’ Pay Award 2024-25)
Start date: 22 April 2025 or sooner if possible
Contract: Full-Time
Peak School is a welcoming school with a current enrolment of 87 students. We are on the lookout for an inspiring Deputy Headteacher to work alongside our dedicated staff and fabulous pupils. The ideal candidate will have the knowledge, skills and experience to be our Designated Safeguarding Lead and to lead our dedicated and forward thinking pastoral team. The successful candidate will oversee Behaviour and Attitudes, and Personal Development across school so a successful proven track record in these fields are essential.
This position offers a unique chance to significantly impact our pupils' lives by cultivating a positive and thriving environment. You will be joining us at a pivotal moment, as our new Headteacher started in April 2024 with an additional school leader coming on board in September 2024. We have an established School Business Manager so if successful, you will make up the final quarter of our leadership team. Together, we will lead with determination and influence, driving transformative change swiftly.
We welcome applications from leaders with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) from special and enhance resourced provision in either the primary or secondary education sectors. All schools within the Esteem network are supported by a diverse and experienced central team, along with a group of like-minded school leaders and experts.
Benefits include membership in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Westfield Health, and free parking.
We highly encourage potential applicants to visit the school. Please contact the school office at 01663 750324 or jhowarth@peakschool.co.uk to speak with Jo Howarth, our recently appointed Headteacher. To apply, please visit our website at https://www.esteemmat.co.uk/vacancies and complete the appropriate application form; CVs alone will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 05 January 2024 (23:59)
Interview date: week commencing 20 January 2025
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.