The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School · Chester, North West
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to join our flourishing Church of England 11–18
secondary school, serving approximately 1,250 pupils within a
successful single‑academy. Rooted in our Christian vision to know,
nurture and inspire, we are committed to enabling every member of our
community to flourish and experience life in all its fullness (John 10:10). We
are proud of our inclusive culture, strong outcomes and ambitious
approach to continuous improvement, and we are now seeking an
exceptional Deputy Headteacher – Quality of Education to play
a key role in the next phase of our development.
As Deputy
Headteacher – Quality of Education, you will provide strategic
leadership for curriculum, teaching, assessment and achievement,
ensuring consistently high standards across all subjects and year
groups, and strong outcomes for all pupils.
This
is a significant whole‑school role, offering the opportunity
to:
Lead
and shape the Quality of Education strategy in a large,
successful secondary school
Work
with leaders to ensure curriculum and teaching continually evolve in
response to evidence of pupil learning
Secure
excellent outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with
SEND
Develop
and support curriculum and senior leaders
Contribute
to the overall strategic leadership and direction of the school
Contribute to the overall strategic leadership
and direction of the school, including acting as Deputy to the Headteacher
where required
This
role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior leader seeking a
substantial deputy headship within a thriving and principled
school.
We
are seeking a leader who:
Has
successful senior leadership experience in a secondary school
Has a
deep understanding of curriculum quality, teaching and learning, and
assessment
Is values‑driven,
reflective and evidence‑informed
Believes
passionately in inclusion, equity and high aspirations for all
pupils
Is
committed to supporting and enhancing the distinctiveness of a Church of
England school
You
will join a strong, stable and collaborative leadership
team, comprising:
Headteacher and
CEO
Two
Deputy Headteachers:
Quality
of Education(Vacancy)
Dignity and
Respect
Three
Assistant Headteachers:
Head of Sixth
Form
Teaching and
Learning
Personal
Development and Aspiration
Business
Manager and CFO
This structure
ensures clarity of roles, shared accountability and a strong culture
of professional trust.