Deputy Headteacher

The Deputy Headteacher will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure all pupils receive a high‑quality education within a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment. Working in close collaboration with the Headteacher and senior leadership team, the Deputy Headteacher will play a key role in the effective operational and day‑to‑day management of the school, leading agreed whole‑school priorities, acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and deputising for the Headteacher when required. The postholder will contribute actively to the development, implementation and communication of the school’s strategic vision, ensuring consistent practice, high expectations and accountability across the school. As an exemplary practitioner, the Deputy Headteacher will lead by example in the classroom and support colleagues through coaching, mentoring, professional dialogue and collaborative working. The Deputy Headteacher will take a lead role in curriculum development, monitoring and evaluation, working collaboratively with staff to ensure the delivery of a coherent, broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils. As the designated lead for assessment, they will oversee systems for tracking pupil progress, analyse data effectively, identify trends and gaps, and coordinate timely, targeted interventions to improve outcomes. Through strong operational oversight and partnership working, the Deputy Headteacher will help secure sustained improvement, ensuring pupils consistently experience high‑quality teaching, feel safe and supported, and achieve strong academic and personal outcomes.