Deputy Headteacher

Required from: 1st September 2025

Full time & Permanent

Leadership Scale Points 9 - 13

Woodland View Primary School is seeking to appoint an inspirational and driven leader to the role of Deputy Headteacher. This is an exciting opportunity to join us on our journey of growth and improvement, shaping the future of our wonderful Transform Trust school and children.

Situated in Huthwaite, Woodland View is a school full of potential. We serve a community of high deprivation where the number of children qualify for Free School Meals (FSM is, above the national average, and our percentage of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is in line with the national picture. Following our 2019 Ofsted RI judgement, we are on an improvement journey, with a strong commitment to high expectations, inclusion, and academic excellence.

As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a key role in driving forward school improvement, with a particular focus on assessment, data analysis, staff development, and ensuring high-quality

teaching and learning. Working alongside our dedicated Headteacher and developing leadership team, you will help build a culture of aspiration, support and success for all our pupils.

We are looking for a leader who:

• Is a highly effective classroom practitioner with a deep understanding of primary education.

• Has senior leadership experience, with a proven track record of raising standards.

• Can inspire, motivate and empower staff, driving forward improvements in teaching and learning.

• Will lead on assessment, curriculum development, and professional development across the school.

• Is committed to inclusion and supporting children from all backgrounds to thrive.

• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build strong relationships with children, staff, families and the wider community.

• Will be a proactive and ambitious leader with the resilience and passion to make a difference.

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming community, with a committed team of staff and governors.

• The chance to be part of an exciting transformation journey, making a real impact.

• Excellent CPD opportunities, including access to Transform Trust’s leadership development programmes and Deputy Head networks.

• A forward-thinking and supportive leadership team.

• The opportunity to develop your leadership journey, working with a Trust that is committed to growing future leaders.

Join us and help shape the future at Woodland View!

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed – we’d love to show you what makes Woodland View such a special place to work. Visits have been scheduled on the following dates:

Friday 7th March at 2:30pm

Monday 10th March at 1:30pm

Wednesday 12th March 9:30am

Friday 14th March at 8:45am

If you would like to arrange a visit, please email Sue Bye at sbye@woodlandview.notts.sch.uk. If you are unable to make any of the above dates and would like to arrange an alternative date, please feel free to contact school.

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 17th March

Interviews: Friday 28th March 

How to apply

Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and as such anyone who is registered disabled and meets the essential person specification criteria will be shortlisted for interview.

Please complete the online application form which you will find on the Transform Trust website http://www.transformtrust.co.uk/vacancies. Please ensure that you follow the instructions within the application form and ensure that there are no gaps in your education or employment history that are not accounted for.

Transform Trust is a Multi Academy Trust with over 8300 children in 25 Primary Schools covering Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire. Joining us, you will be part of an ambitious and innovative organisation. We have a strong focus on empowering our member schools to drive their improvement journey whilst maintaining their own individual identity and community focus. 

We believe education has the power to transform lives and communities. Our purpose is to be an innovative and inclusive Trust working for all children.

We are an employer that encourages flexible working and promotes wellbeing through workload considerations.