Job Description

Kettlethorpe High School

Wakefield
79,475 - 86,783 per year

Salary:

Leadership Scale L20 - L24 / 79,475 - 86,783

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 January 2026

Apply by:

19 September 2025

Job overview

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Kettlethorpe High School is a large and popular maintained school in Wakefield, near to the M1 and with excellent links to Sheffield, Leeds and Kirklees. We continue to flourish and are the school of choice within the local area. We are often oversubscribed and are currently planning for a larger cohort entry that will see new capital building work and a potential 11-16 roll of 1,800 pupils. This is an exciting time to join us as we embark on a new chapter under the leadership of our innovative new Headteacher.

Our broad and varied curriculum, including a high EBacc offer, is complemented by extensive extracurricular opportunities - from sports and performing arts to international trips that broaden horizons and build lifelong memories.

We are now seeking an exceptional leader who can inspire, challenge, and elevate our provision. As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our school - driving excellence in teaching and learning and nurturing a culture where every student and staff member is empowered to "be the best you can be."

We take pride in our inclusive and aspirational ethos, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellence, opportunity, and community. Whether your expertise lies in teaching and learning, curriculum design, data, inclusion, or behaviour and pastoral care, we want to hear from you. We will tailor the role to your strengths and ensure you have the platform to make a meaningful and lasting impact.

What we offer:

A forward-thinking leadership team with a clear vision. A broad and balanced curriculum with high EBacc uptake. A strong sense of community and supportive staff culture. Opportunity for continued Professional Development. An extensive extracurricular programme, including international travel. Excellent transport links, situated close to the M1.

What we're looking for:

Proven leadership experience with a track record of impact. A passion for inclusive education and student achievement. Strategic thinking and the ability to lead innovation. Commitment to staff development and wellbeing. A collaborative approach and strong interpersonal skills.

Join us and help shape the future of a school where ambition, care, and community are at the heart of everything we do.

Salary:

Leadership Scale L20 - L24 / 79,475 - 86,783

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Closing date: Noon on Friday 19th September 2025.

Kettlethorpe High School is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding our pupils and expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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About

Kettlethorpe High School

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Kettlethorpe High School

Kettlethorpe Hall Drive, Standbridge Lane, Sandal, Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF2 7EL
United Kingdom

+44 1924 251 605

About Kettlethorpe High School

Kettlethorpe High School is a large comprehensive school in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have 1,700 pupils aged 11-16 and often see year group entries of between 330 to 360 pupils.



The school opened in 1965, and we have benefitted from considerable capital building improvements over the years. Recently, the school has had a new MFL block and sports studio built and also financed our own all-weather 3G pitch for school and community use.



Pupils benefit from a rich and broad curriculum offer. At Key Stage 4, our English Baccalaureate entry and actual figures are the very best in Wakefield. In 2021, the entry was 79% with 61% achieving passes across the EBacc suite of subjects. At this school, pupils succeed and do well. Progression rates are impressive.



Across the school, the wider life of the school and extra-curricular offer is second to none. Pupils and staff engage with a rich extra-curricular offer and we are very proud of our sports, arts and performing arts offer. It adds a real richness to our school community.



Our pupils are great and have lots to say about their school. They support and represent their community well. Over the last 9 years, they have raised over 103,000 for Children in Need. Most years, they raise between 10,000 and 15,000 for CiN and other charities.



Teachers at the school work hard to support all our pupils. They are proud of their successes and involvement with the school.



As a school community, we recognise that schools are more than just Ofsted judgements. We do what we do to benefit our pupil community first and foremost. That said, we are more than a 'good' school and valued the comment made by one lead inspector... 'There is something very special going on at this school.' We agree!

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