Executive Deputy Headteacher

This Multi-Academy Trust situated within the Catholic Diocese of Plymouth is being supported by Tes in the appointment of an Executive Deputy Headteacher for September 2024.

The Trust is seeking to appoint a dynamic, strategic and practising Catholic Executive Deputy Headteacher.

This is an exciting time to join a forward thinking and committed team, to both embed as well as shape working practices for the future.

You will be joining a dedicated and supportive team and will have the opportunity to work with your Executive Headteacher, School Improvement Officer and the Director of Education to help shape the way in which you will lead the schools to positively impact the education and development of the pupils.

The core purpose of the Deputy Headteacher is to support the Headteacher in leading and managing the school and taking responsibility in the absence of the Headteacher. This will promote a secure foundation from which to achieve high standards in all areas of the school’s work.

You will play a major role under the overall direction of the Headteacher in formulating and reviewing the School Development/Improvement Plans and the aims and objectives of the school. You will be committed to establishing a positive and proactive culture that promotes excellence, focusing on collaboration and driving internal excellence, underpinned by their Gospel Values.

You will need to develop excellent relationships with parents, colleagues, local authorities and relevant agencies for children. Through such relationships you will play a key role in contributing to the development of the education system as a whole and collaborate with others to raise standards locally.

As a Deputy Headteacher you will need diplomacy, openness, approachability, and a personable style of leadership, as well as the ability to converse confidently with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. 

Essential requirements are:

• A Catholic with a strong understanding of the structures and values of the Catholic Church
• Qualified to degree level relevant to the post and/or equivalent through professional experience
• PGCE (or equivalent) – Qualified to Teach in the UK
• Recent, substantive and successful leadership experience would be preferable
• The ability to manage change through bringing innovative ideas to traditional approaches to teaching and learning
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – an attentive listener and team builder.
• A wide knowledge of current and proposed education policy and the legal framework within which schools must operate, particularly in relation to safeguarding, when part of a Multi Academy Trust.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: ME1995036 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.