About this role
Deputy Head Teacher - Quality of Education
Salary: L18 to L22 (£78,702 - £86,803 per annum)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: Monday 15th June 2026 at 9am
Start Date: 27th August 2026. We are able to consider a January start date for the suitable candidate.
Interview Date: 17th June 2026
Nottingham University Samworth Academy has an exciting opportunity for a driven and strategic Deputy Head Teacher of Quality of Education.
As Deputy Head Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the school, leading on curriculum, achievement, and the overall quality of education. You will join a dynamic and values-led leadership team committed to delivering transformational outcomes for our students.
Your main responsibilities within this role will be:
• Lead all aspects of quality of education at the school.
• Lead the PD SLT member who in turn is responsible for the following
• Provide leadership for whole school achievement.
• To provide strategy and analysis to improve the performance of disadvantage and PP pupils.
• Strategic lead of pupil premium and catch-up funding.
• Liaise with external agencies to support vulnerable students and those whose first language is not English.
• To organise and lead events including Achievement Evenings and Open Events.
• To improve the school for all stakeholders through the management and response to parent, student and staff voice.
• To lead staff wellbeing activity and actively engage with staff to ensure development and retention.
• Lead the PD SLT member who in turn is responsible for the following, careers program.
• To strategically lead the careers program at the school ensuring active links with industry and higher education to support curriculum and enrichment activity.
• Strategic lead of Parent communication ensuring that all communication is effective and has impact.
• Lead the student leadership in the school ensuring that students voice is effective and has impact across all school