Location: Sidegate Primary, Ipswich, Suffolk
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: ALT Leadership L11 - L15 £66,368 - £73,105

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who will work closely with the Headteacher at Sidegate Primary to drive improvement in teaching, learning and pupil outcomes, while nurturing a positive, ambitious environment for staff and children alike. This is a pivotal role, combining strategic leadership with a visible presence in classrooms, where strong relationships, thoughtful use of data and a commitment to developing others are essential. Sidegate Primary, a well-established primary school, offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to whole-school improvement within a collaborative Trust that places people, professional growth and high expectations at its heart.

This role leads on pastoral provision, including oversight of safeguarding as Designated Safeguarding Lead, working in close partnership with colleagues to support the whole child and contribute to the ongoing development of the school.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Support the Headteacher in setting and delivering the strategic direction and academy improvement priorities
Lead, support and line manage staff, promoting high expectations and effective professional development
Monitor and evaluate teaching, learning and pupil outcomes, using data to drive improvement
Contribute to a safe, well-structured learning environment, promoting behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion
Build positive relationships with governors, families and the wider community, and act on behalf of the Headteacher when required

Why Join Our Trust?

Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and Teacher pensions.
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within the Active Learning Trust.

Contact
We warmly encourage an informal conversation or visit to the school with the Headteacher, offering the opportunity to see the community first-hand and explore the role in more detail. Please contact Graham Almond, Headteacher, at: graham.almond@sidegate.net (01440 727319)

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months' probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.

Sidegate Primary School

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