Deputy Headteacher

Summary:

Deputy Headteacher role with strategic oversight of behaviour, culture, and safeguarding at a forward-thinking school.

About the School:

A school committed to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity, with a strong focus on fostering a love of learning and nurturing the whole child. It is part of a multi-academy trust that promotes collaboration and shared best practice.

The Opportunity:

As the Deputy Headteacher, you will play a key role in leading and shaping the school’s culture, behaviour, and safeguarding strategies. This is a strategic position that offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students and to contribute to the ongoing success of a school where better never stops.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of whole-school behaviour policies aligned with the school’s values.
• Monitor and evaluate behaviour systems to ensure fairness, consistency, and positive outcomes for students.
• Oversee safeguarding practices, including acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and ensuring compliance with statutory guidance.
• Coordinate alternative provision, supported transfers, and offsite directions where required.
• Support staff development through coaching, performance management, and professional reflection.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Significant leadership experience in a secondary school.
• Proven impact in improving behaviour, culture, and/or safeguarding outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
• Demonstrable experience of leading and developing staff.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking.

Preferred

• Experience as DSL or Deputy DSL.
• NPQSL, NPQH or equivalent leadership qualification.
• Experience contributing to inspection processes.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary range of £82,654 – £91,158.
• Comprehensive professional development and CPD opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.