Deputy Headteacher – Leading Whole School Improvement at Castleford Park Junior Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CPJA/77805

Location

Medley Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4BB

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£61,534.00 - £67,898.00 Annually (FTE)
Leadership Scale L8 - L12

Closing Date

Midday, Wed 13th May, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Target to interview w/c 18th May 2026

Interview Date(s) Target to interview w/c 18th May 2026

About this Role

We are seeking an outstanding Deputy Headteacher – Leading Whole School Improvement to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Academy. Are you an ambitious, compassionate, and strategic leader with a relentless commitment to inclusion and excellence for every pupil?

We are looking for a leader who can champion high expectations, remove barriers to learning, and ensure that all pupils achieve exceptional outcomes academically, socially and personally.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational senior leader to drive excellence across Key Stage 2. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of raising standards through high-quality teaching, effective coaching and robust quality assurance.

You will play a key role in shaping and evaluating a broad, ambitious curriculum, supporting inclusive and adaptive practice, and strengthening teaching and learning for all pupils, including disadvantaged learners. With strong emotional intelligence and a commitment to staff development, you will provide clear direction, uphold high levels of accountability and contribute to a nurturing, aspirational school culture aligned with our vision and values.

We are looking for someone who can:

Drive improvement in standards, lead rigorous quality assurance and deliver educational excellence
Support a commitment to research into school improvement and implementing high-quality pedagogy through coaching
Continue to research, implement and model good practice to encourage improvements in pupil behaviour and independence
Develop and deliver a well-balanced and ambitious curriculum, supporting subject leaders to accurately evaluate its success
Review, understand and communicate educational legislation, innovation and developments.
Support Pastoral Team’s and Support Staff to achieve excellence, advance teaching and learning, and promote learning and emotional resilience
Support the SEND Team to achieve consistently high levels of inclusive and adaptive practice that raises the achievement of disadvantaged pupils
Provide strategic advice and support to the safeguarding team as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Provide clear direction and shared purpose for all pupils, staff and stakeholders, in accordance with the Academy’s vision and values
Commit to personal development for all staff, including themselves

You will be:

An experienced senior leader with a proven track record of improving outcomes for all pupils but specifically able to implement strategies that secure progress for pupils with SEND and additional needs
Knowledgeable in national inclusion policy, Ofsted requirements, safeguarding, and SEND legislation
An excellent communicator who can build strong relationships with staff, governors, families and external partners
A strategic thinker with the ability to inspire, challenge and empower colleagues
A tenacious, values-led leader committed to excellence for all.

What can you expect from us?

As a valued leader within our Trust, you can expect:

Unwavering support and a culture of collaboration: you will benefit from exceptional support from our executive leaders, leadership teams, and dedicated Trust specialists across key areas including curriculum development, safeguarding, inclusion, governance, HR, finance, estates, IT, and compliance. At Castleford Trust, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do - your success is our shared success.
Wellbeing and Community: from Day 1 your wellbeing matters to us. You will have access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and family members. Throughout our local community, you will be able to join local fitness and swimming facilities at a discounted rate, and each year be able to take advantage of our onsite health checks. We regularly review and update our services to meet the needs of colleagues at all stages in their life and careers.
Working together to achieve excellence for all: all the academies within the Trust have a strong moral purpose and seek to have a positive impact on the communities that they serve and to support families to overcome any social disadvantage. We are deeply committed to our values of Care, Aspire and Succeed and have very high expectations and aspirations for pupils and colleagues alike.

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 13th May 12:00pm

Shortlisting and Interviews: Shortlisting will take place following the closing date, with a target to interview w/c Monday 18th May 2026.

References: References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details you supply on your application.

Equal Opportunities: Castleford Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Castleford Trust welcomes applications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role.

Safeguarding and DBS Clearance: Castleford Trust are committed to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check.