Location: Keeble Gateway Academy, Sowerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1ST
Grade: L02 – L06
Salary: £53,069.00 - £58,569.00
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: 1.0 FTE
About the Role
Keeble Gateway Academy is seeking an exceptional and inspirational Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for all pupils and supporting staff to deliver the highest standards of teaching and learning.
Working closely with the Headteacher, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the school, driving school improvement, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and high-performing learning environment.
We have two available times for school visits: 4:30pm on 24th March 2026 and 2:00pm on Wednesday 25th March 2026. If you would like to book a visit, please contact the school office on 01845 448227.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the Headteacher in leading the strategic development and day to day management of the school
• Drive improvements in teaching, learning, and curriculum delivery
• Lead and develop staff through coaching, mentoring, and professional development
• Monitor pupil progress and implement strategies to raise attainment and achievement
• Promote a strong culture of safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion
• Contribute to school self-evaluation and improvement planning
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, and the wider community
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Significant leadership experience in a school setting
• A proven track record of raising standards and improving outcomes for pupils
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• The ability to inspire, motivate, and develop staff and pupils alike
What We Offer
Keeble Gateway Academy School has nurturing relationships at its core, ensuring that children feel safe, happy and valued as individuals, where children are able to achieve their absolute potential. Learning is engaging and inspiring and we have exceptionally high expectations for our children.
Our values of love, kindness, self-belief and aspiration are central to everything that we do at Keeble. These are values that children, staff and parents live and breathe, talking about them with one another so that we all have a shared understanding of what it is like to be a part of the Keeble community.
Further information about the academy can be found on the academy website https://www.keeblegatewayacademy.org/
How to apply
If you are enthusiastic and look forward to joining our hardworking team please return your application form to HR@elevatemat.org. Please return your completed application form to Caroline Broadbent at HR@elevatemat.org or post to Keeble Gateway Academy, Inspiration Way, Thirks, YO7 1TS. Please ensure that all parts of the application are completed. We do not accept CVs as part of the selection process.
Key Dates:
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Application Closing Date: 13th April 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Key Documents:
Keeble Gateway Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.