Deputy Headteacher

Salary

Leadership scale points 23-27
£88,951 to £98,106

Closing date for applications

20 April 2026, 12.00pm

Interview Date

24 April 2026

Deputy Headteacher About Us

Derby Cathedral School, part of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT), is the first Church of England Secondary School in the Diocese. Since opening in 2018, we have grown into a thriving learning community, now accommodating over 1,200 students from Years 7 to 13. Our FAITH values - Fellowship, Aspiration, Integrity, Tenacity, and Humility - are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

A fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and inspiring Deputy Headteacher to join Derby Cathedral School as it continues to grow in terms of numbers and success.

• Significant recent and relevant experience as a Deputy/Assistant Headteacher or equivalent
• A recent senior leadership post for at least 3 years
• A proven track record of successful leadership
• DfE recognised qualified teacher status/Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status
• Evidence of recent relevant Continuing Professional Development
• A relevant graduate qualification

Key Responsibilities

• To work with the Headteacher and other Senior Leaders to ensure the very best education for the students, through achieving the organisation's aims and objectives.
• Providing support to the Headteacher in relation to strategic leadership for the school and ensuring that the Trusts' vision for Derby Cathedral School as a secondary school is embedded.
• Fulfilling the responsibilities of the Headteacher in their absence.
• Lead by example and embed the ethos of the school as a Church of England school with an inclusive and supportive Christian ethos which welcomes, values and nurtures all students regardless of background and of faith/no faith.
• Contribute to the development and realisation of the whole school core values, the aims, vision and ethos of the school.
• Building strong relationships with students, parents, and external agencies to foster a supportive environment.
• Promoting the school's FAITH values and ensuring a positive culture for learning.

What We Offer

• Support from DDAT leadership to ensure that the post-holder receives the necessary professional development to be successful in the role and have an impact at our secondary school.
• Support from a dedicated team of school improvement officers with substantial and current experience of inspection and adding value to our schools.
• An opportunity to work as part of a supportive wider team.
• Modern, purpose-built facilities in Derby city centre.
• Free on-site parking and access to an on-site gym.
• Access to the Westfield Health Employee Assistance Programme.
• Annual flu vaccination.

Key Details

• Hours per week: Full-time
• Weeks per year: Full-time
• Start Date: 1st September 2026
• Age Range: 11-18; KS3, KS4, and KS5
• NOR: 1260
• School Visits: Tuesday 14th April 2026
• Closing Date for Applications: 12.00 noon, Monday 20th April 2026

Safeguarding Commitment

Derby Diocesan Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, completion of a probationary period, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. 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.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).