Deputy Headteacher

Blenheim Schools; Heath Charnock; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Beech Hall School is seeking a Deputy Headteacher to join its senior leadership team. You will work with the Headteacher to drive school improvement, champion excellence in teaching and learning, and support every student to achieve their full potential.

Part of Blenheim Schools, the role focuses on curriculum development, academic outcomes, inclusion, and safeguarding, with a commitment to developing staff and leadership capacity.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a successful track record in senior leadership.
• Exceptional knowledge of teaching, learning, curriculum, and assessment.
• Experience in driving school improvement and raising student outcomes.
• A passion for inspiring, motivating, and developing colleagues through coaching and high‑quality leadership.
• Effective use of data to monitor performance and inform strategic decision‑making.
• A commitment to inclusion, student wellbeing, and safeguarding.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Deputising for the Headteacher and providing strategic leadership when required.
• Driving high standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement across the school.
• Leading school improvement initiatives through self‑evaluation, quality assurance, and evidence‑based practice.
• Monitoring and enhancing the quality of teaching through lesson visits, learning walks, coaching, and professional support.
• Leading assessment, tracking, and reporting processes to improve academic outcomes.
• Developing and embedding an ambitious, inclusive curriculum from Reception through to Sixth Form.
• Providing strategic oversight of behaviour, attendance, safeguarding, and student wellbeing.
• Coaching and mentoring middle leaders to strengthen leadership across the school.
• Supporting staff recruitment, performance management, and professional development.
• Ensuring the school maintains the highest standards of safeguarding, compliance, and inspection readiness.

Skills

QTS

Senior leadership

Curriculum & assessment

Data-driven decisions

Coaching & mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Safeguarding & governance

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

You will also play a pivotal role in developing staff, building leadership capacity, and fostering a positive, collaborative culture where both students and staff can thrive.

What You Will Be Doing

• Deputising for the Headteacher and providing strategic leadership when required.
• Driving high standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement across the school.
• Leading school improvement initiatives through self‑evaluation, quality assurance, and evidence‑based practice.
• Monitoring and enhancing the quality of teaching through lesson visits, learning walks, coaching, and professional support.
• Leading assessment, tracking, and reporting processes to improve academic outcomes.
• Developing and embedding an ambitious, inclusive curriculum from Reception through to Sixth Form.
• Providing strategic oversight of behaviour, attendance, safeguarding, and student wellbeing.
• Coaching and mentoring middle leaders to strengthen leadership across the school.
• Supporting staff recruitment, performance management, and professional development.
• Ensuring the school maintains the highest standards of safeguarding, compliance, and inspection readiness.

What You Will Bring

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a successful track record in senior leadership.
• Exceptional knowledge of teaching, learning, curriculum, and assessment.
• Experience in driving school improvement and raising student outcomes.
• A passion for inspiring, motivating, and developing colleagues through coaching and high‑quality leadership.
• Effective use of data to monitor performance and inform strategic decision‑making.
• A commitment to inclusion, student wellbeing, and safeguarding.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and external partners.

About Blenheim Schools

Blenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high‑quality independent schools dedicated to enabling outstanding futures for every student. Our ethos revolves around truly understanding each child, their talents, character, and aspirations, providing a personalised, ambitious education that helps every child thrive.

We deliver a broad, enriching curriculum supported by tailored teaching and exceptional pastoral care. We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence, and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential.

Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking community that values creativity, inclusion, and professional growth. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the transformative power of education and a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for students and families.

We are proud to be part of OFG Education, which was officially certified as a Great Place to Work® for the sixth consecutive year in 2025.

Salary and Contract Details

Salary:Up to £70,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Hours:40 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract:Permanent | Term Time Only

Start:January 2027

Note: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the School

Welcome to Beech Hall School, a vibrant independent school nestled in a stunning 16‑acre site on the edge of the Peak District. We cater to children aged 6 months to 18 years, fostering an environment where small class sizes and high expectations empower every student to reach their full potential.

As part of OFG Education, we blend academic excellence with a rich array of sporting, creative, and personal development opportunities, ensuring our students thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Guided by our core values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, and Ambition, we are proud to cultivate an inclusive and supportive community where students and staff are encouraged to believe in themselves and embrace every opportunity.

Role Purpose

We are on the lookout for an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team and help shape the future of Beech Hall School. In collaboration with the Headteacher, you will drive school improvement, champion excellence in teaching and learning, and ensure every student is supported to achieve their full potential.

This influential role encompasses strategic leadership across:

• Teaching and learning
• Curriculum development
• Academic outcomes
• Inclusion and pastoral care
• Quality assurance