Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher              

Salary: L18 - L22          

Contract type and term: full time, permanent ( subject to an initial probationary period).        

Expected Start date: from January 2027 or sooner if possible.

Closing Date:   12pm Thursday 25th June

Proposed Interview Date: Tuesday 30th June / Wednesday 1st July

 Due to internal promotion, we are seeking an inspiring and committed individual to join our school as Deputy Headteacher. This is a critical role for an ambitious leader with experience as Assistant Headteacher. Parklands, a high achieving and over-subscribed school, was a founder school in Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust, and the ideal candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a strong team, committed to making a significant impact on our continued development.

For an informal discussion, please contact Clare Batson (current Headteacher) or Lucy Pilkington (Headteacher from September 2026) either by telephone or email at cbatson@parklandsacademy.co.uk / lpilkington@parklandsacademy.co.uk

Visits to the school are welcomed.

Please visit the school or trust website vacancy pages where you will find the link to submit your electronic application which should include an accompanying statement to outline how your experiences demonstrate that you meet the person specification. Please include here details of your experience and your suitability for the post.

Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust and all its schools are School is committed to safeguarding and the process of safer recruitment. As a result, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks and expected to prove their identity at interview. The successful candidate will be expected to show original copies of qualifications and further proof of their identity.