Deputy Headteacher

Job Details

• Job role: Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Competitive, based on experience

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly dedicated and ambitious leader to take on the role as Deputy Headteacher while the current post holder is on Maternity Leave. This position is initially fixed term for 1 year, however, may become permanent due to the schools continue expansion.

As Deputy Headteacher, you will uphold and actively promote the school’s vision, values, and core purpose. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all staff are equipped and supported to meet the current and future needs of our pupils.

The successful candidate will:

• Deputise for the Headteacher in their absence.
• Provide strategic and professional leadership, in consultation with the Academy Council and Shaw Education Trust Leadership Team, to secure school improvement and high-quality education and care for all pupils.
• Work closely with the Academy Council, attending meetings as required.
• Support the Headteacher in presenting the school’s performance to a range of audiences, including Academy Councillors, parents/carers, the local community, Ofsted, Education Services, and other external agencies.
• Monitor, evaluate, and review the effectiveness of school policies, practices, and priorities.
• Ensure the school is prepared and ready for Ofsted and Local Authority inspections.
• Support the coordination and evaluation of the curriculum, identifying areas for development and setting targets for teacher professional development.
• Lead by example, modelling effective leadership and fostering a culture of inclusion and high expectations at every level.
• Bring experience from working in an outstanding school setting.
• Have a proven track record of driving whole-school improvement initiatives with measurable impact on pupil outcomes over the past 2 years.
• Have directly overseen whole-school safeguarding, behaviour, curriculum or assessment development.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the unique context, ethos, and operational practices of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

How to Apply

If this opportunity inspires you, we warmly encourage you to arrange an informal discussion with George Turner to learn more about the role.

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job. CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

School type: Academies, ages 2 to 19 | School size: 103 pupils enrolled | Age range: 2 to 19

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a day community special school for pupils aged 2-19. We offer a happy and supportive environment where pupils are praised for who they are.

We aspire to provide each child with a wide range of experiences, which will enrich their time with us and challenge them to succeed.

Commitment to Safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Additional Information

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Visas cannot be sponsored.

Interviews: Week beginning Monday 18th May 2026

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