Deputy Head Teacher

Peterborough City Council; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Peterborough is seeking a passionate Deputy Headteacher. In this leadership role, you'll shape the school's direction and ensure a safe, supportive environment for students. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership skills, a commitment to inclusive education, and experience in curriculum leadership. The position offers a variety of benefits, including development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

Access to discounts via Vivup

Car lease scheme

Professional development opportunities

Employee Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Proven track record of impact in a leadership role.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.
• Experience in curriculum leadership and school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Headteacher to shape the school’s direction.
• Lead on whole-school initiatives.
• Support staff development and create a culture of success.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Integrity

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum leadership

School improvement experience

Job description

All about the Role

We're looking for a passionate and committed Deputy Headteacher to join our education team. In this key leadership role, you'll work closely with the Headteacher to help shape the school's direction and ensure it remains a safe, supportive, and inclusive place for every pupil. You'll lead on whole-school initiatives, support staff development, and help create a culture where students feel valued, motivated, and able to succeed.

All about our Team

Clare Lodge School, based within Clare Lodge secure children's home, believes education is a right for every young person placed with us. We provide personalised learning tailored to each student's needs, helping many experience success in education for the first time.

Our curriculum is guided by Individual Education Plans, developed through baseline assessments and adapted to suit diverse learning styles. Working alongside care and health teams, we use the Trauma Recovery Model to support the whole child academically, emotionally, and socially.

All about You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an inspirational leader with a proven track record of impact
• Demonstrates integrity, resilience, and emotional intelligence
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is committed to safeguarding and inclusive education
• Has experience in curriculum leadership and school improvement

All about our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our local government pension scheme

• Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
• Access to car lease scheme
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

All about our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]; we will work with you to meet your needs.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.