Deputy Headteacher

This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join this successful 11-18 standalone Academy, situated in the picturesque village of Great Missenden. We are an ambitious, forward thinking and inclusive school, with high expectations in everything we do. We believe if something is worth doing, it is worth doing well and that both our staff and students, deserve a school that places wellbeing, kindness, respect and teamwork at the heart of its vision and values. We are looking for a new Deputy Headteacher to play a pivotal role in us realising our ambitious aims and for all members of our community to believe that ‘anything is possible’.

You would be joining us at an exciting time in our development. We recently launched a unique ‘smaller school’ pastoral system; we have a multi-million-pound sports centre development underway and are in our third year as the Careers Hub Lead School, for which we have gained national recognition. This is a good school, with good outcomes and our students want to learn, but there is more that we can do.

You would be joining an ambitious and dedicated team of teaching and support staff, supported by a Trustee Board who share our ambition for the academy as we aim to provide the very best educational opportunities for all our young people. This opportunity has come about due to the current post-holder moving on after 11 years with us. Although their responsibilities included oversight of the curriculum, teaching and learning and CPD, the specific portfolio for the successful candidate will be matched to the skillset of the candidate with the experience and attributes, we are seeking. For us, getting the right person for our school and our team, is our number one priority. We are a “harmonious school” (Ofsted 2017) and we want to attract the best staff and invest in them, as we see them as our most valuable assets.

What we can offer you:

• Great students who want to learn
• A strong team ethos, with caring colleagues
• An opportunity to grow and develop your leadership skills and experiences.
• Supportive families
• A school that genuinely believes in supporting staff and student wellbeing
• Personal laptop
• Free lunches, tea/coffee and regular staff ‘chomp and chat’ events

So, are you an inspirational leader with proven effective leadership? Do you share our philosophy of high aspiration and expectations for all students? Are you a leader who believes that by fostering positive and collaborative relationships between students, their families and school, there are no barriers to learning that cannot be overcome? If so, then we would love to hear from you.

“The school’s professional learning programme is exemplary” (Ofsted 2017) This role would suit an aspiring Headteacher or someone who wants to be the best Deputy Headteacher they can be.

If you think this could be the role for you we encourage you to come and visit to see for yourself or arrange to have an informal conversation with the Headteacher. Visits can be arranged by contacting

HR@themisbourne.co.uk or telephoning 01494 862869 An application pack is available from our school website at www.misbourne.co.uk.

Closing date for applications is 9.00 am Monday 26 April, 2021. Interviews will be held over two days on Wednesday 5 May 2021 and Friday 7 May 2021. Letters of application should be addressed to the Headteacher, Jo Meloni, and should demonstrate how you meet the person specification, and how you could contribute to continued school improvement at The Misbourne.

The Misbourne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and follow safer recruitment practices. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check