Deputy Headteacher (Safeguarding)

Deputy Headteacher (Safeguarding)

Are you a dynamic and inspirational existing Deputy Headteacher or Assistant Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead looking to progress and who is excited to join a school at a time of continuous improvement?

Are you excited by the challenge of moving a school from a position of change to a position of success? Are you committed to inclusion while expecting the very best for all young people? Could you help lead our school to make a real difference throughout its next phase of challenge? If so, then this could be the role for you!

Sunbury Manor School is seeking to appoint a new Deputy Headteacher from September 2024.

Sunbury Manor is a mixed, 11-16 single trust Academy that serves 1100 students from the communities of North Surrey and Spelthorne. We are proud of our ‘comprehensive and inclusive’ nature and we seek a Deputy Headteacher to join a school that represents all of its community and not just some.

We want to be clear and transparent to potential candidates that Sunbury Manor School is on a journey of improvement, there is work to do in order to get Sunbury Manor to where it should be and to provide a quality of education that our children in this community so rightly deserve. To achieve this, a new Headteacher has been appointed who will be fully involved in the recruitment of this role.

It has been a time of change and flux. Therefore, we are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who can help our school progress to the next level and beyond while balancing excellent relationships with excellent outcomes.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary, plus attractive benefits

• An inclusive school that has high expectations and aspirations for all students, in order for them to be the best they can be

• The support of a strong Leadership Team with experienced professionals, who have demonstrated that they are prepared to take on daily challenges as a committed group

• A diverse, strong and committed Governing Body that is not only very supportive but also provides robust challenge when necessary

• The opportunity to work with committed colleagues who truly care about our children and community

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an expectation that all staff and governors share this commitment

• Constructive partnerships with other local secondary, primary schools and post 16 institutions, where good practice is shared

• An attractive working environment and spacious site which has been improved with an extensive building programme 

We offer an excellent Professional Development programme at all stages of a teacher’s career, we also offer Westfield 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Westfield Health Cash Plan, Westfield Rewards (discounts from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants and destinations), free gym membership at the neighbouring leisure centre, staff laptop and an active staff Health & Wellbeing group.

To apply please use the apply now button and complete the online application form.

Closing Date: Friday 17th May, 2024 @ 9:00am

Interview Date: w/c Monday 20th May, 2024 or sooner, as applications are received.

This vacancy is open to new applications only.

We strongly encourage early applications. Applications will be considered as they are received and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. 

Sunbury Manor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.