JOB TITLE Deputy Headteacher
CONTRACT TYPE Permanent
ACCOUNTABLE TO Headteacher
GRADE L17 – L21
REQUIRED 1st September 2025
The Role
The successful candidate will: Provide excellent leadership and management to embed the vision and values of the School and the Trust and to secure the highest possible outcomes for students across the school; take responsibility for the school in the absence of the Headteacher; take full responsibility for leading and managing significant strategic initiatives in the school under the overall direction of the Headteacher.
The Person
• Has a minimum of 5 years’ leadership experience and a minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Assistant Headteacher or member of Headship Team.
• Inspirational and well-qualified teacher.
• Has high expectations for all pupils.
• Possesses excellent listening and communication skills.
• Displays a high level of organisational skills, both verbal and written.
• Displays a high level of organisational and time management proficiency.
• Cultivates a positive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging intellectual curiosity and critical thinking.
• Exemplifies the values and ethos of the school as a positive role model.
• Collaborates as a team player, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to contributing actively to a full program of extra-activities.
• Exhibits excellent people management skills.