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Deputy Head Teacher

Deputy Head Teacher

The Richmond upon Thames School

Richmond upon Thames

  • Expired
Salary:
L19 - L23 Outer London
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
02/09/2019
Apply by:
25 February 2019

Job overview

Deputy Head Teacher

The Richmond upon Thames School seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic Deputy Head Teacher to support the Head Teacher realise our Trust’s vision that every student will leave RTS with excellent academic outcomes and a clear purpose for the next stage of their lives. 

We welcome interest from candidates who:

  • Are aspiring to Headship within the next 5 years
  • Have clear values and moral purpose, focused on ensuring excellent educational outcomes for all students
  • Can communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, and build positive relationships with all stakeholders
  • Have a track record as an outstanding classroom practitioner
  • Have proven experience of empowering students and staff to achieve their best
  • Can demonstrate high degrees of personal integrity, creativity and resilience
  • Have experience of developing their own expertise and skills, and that of those around them
  • Have strong organisational and ICT skills 

Through our School Trust Partnerships, we will provide you with the support needed for your ongoing professional growth and development. 

Prospective candidates are welcome to come for an informal visit to the school before submitting their application. Alternatively, you are welcome to discuss any questions you may have prior to submitting your application; contact Portia Ransley, PA to the Head Teacher on 0208 891 2985 or pa@rts.richmond.sch.uk to arrange a suitable time. 

 Closing date: 25 February 2019

To apply for this role, click the apply button where you will be re-directed to the school's website to complete the online application.

RTS opened to 150 Year 7s in September 2017 and will grow to 750 students over the next four years. We are  an 11-16 mixed school with an open admissions criteria and located on the Richmond Education and Enterprise Campus (www.reec.org.uk). 

The Richmond upon Thames School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be expected to complete an enhanced DBS check and to disclose any information relevant to Disqualification by Association.

About The Richmond upon Thames School

The Richmond upon Thames School opened in September 2017 and is based in Twickenham, south-west London. RTS is a co-educational, non-selective and non-faith secondary school which caters for 11- to 16-year-olds. RTS offers its students a huge range of opportunities, because of its unique access to real-world facilities through its on-site partners, Harlequins, Haymarket, Richmond upon Thames College and Clarendon School. 

The Richmond upon Thames School  gives every student the opportunity for safe and responsible access to the latest digital devices, while encouraging them to become the developers, not just the consumers, of future technology.  


Head Teacher 

Kelly Dooley 


Values and vision 

Teachers at The Richmond upon Thames School strive for their students to be confident and happy individuals who can build positive relationships with others. RTS provides students with the knowledge, communication and technical skills necessary for success as they move into further education and the workplace.  

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