Deputy Headteacher

Teaching Vacancies; Horsham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school in Horsham is seeking an inspirational teacher committed to improving pupil outcomes. The role includes creating a supportive learning environment and contributing to the school's community. Candidates must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a reflective leadership style. The school offers a collaborative leadership network, ongoing professional development, and values wellbeing and creativity.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive leadership network

Commitment to wellbeing and creativity

Qualifications

• Proven record of improving outcomes for pupils.
• Skilled in motivating and developing others.
• Willing to train to be a SENDCo or hold NASENCo qualification.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and ambitious learning environment.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school.

Skills

Inspirational teaching

Reflective leadership

Motivating others

Commitment to professional growth

Experience in SEND

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• An inspirational teacher with a proven record of improving outcomes for pupils.
• A reflective and collaborative leader who values people and relationships.
• Skilled in motivating and developing others, with a commitment to professional growth.
• Passionate about creating a safe, happy, and ambitious learning environment.
• Enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of a small school and local community.
• Experienced in SEND, willing to train to be a SENDCo or already hold the NASENCo qualification.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Please see attached Person Specification document.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive, collaborative leadership network.
• Ongoing professional development through the Trust’s leadership and learning programmes.
• A culture that values wellbeing, creativity, and professional trust.
• The opportunity to shape the future of a small, growing school at the heart of its community.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.