Deputy Headteacher

Deyes High School; Kennessee Green; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Coaching & mentoring

Wellbeing programme

Family-friendly policies

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Occupational health support

Job summary

Deyes High School, part of Lydiate Learning Trust, is seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our leadership team and shape the strategic direction to raise outcomes and drive whole-school improvement. You will lead teaching, learning and assessment, use data to raise standards, develop an ambitious curriculum, and coach staff while sustaining an inclusive, aspirational culture across the school.

This role offers the chance to contribute to the Trust's collaborative approach and to

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and degree-level qualifications.
• Substantial senior leadership experience with a proven track record of whole-school improvement.
• Strong understanding of curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment.
• Experience analysing data to drive improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to drive school improvement.
• Lead and champion excellence in teaching, learning and assessment.
• Use performance data effectively to improve student outcomes.
• Support the development of an ambitious and inclusive curriculum.
• Promote high expectations, aspiration and achievement for all students.
• Lead and develop staff through coaching, challenge and professional development.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and aspirational school culture.
• Contribute to the wider work of Lydiate Learning Trust through collaboration and partnership.

Skills

Senior leadership

Data analysis

Curriculum design

Staff development

Collaboration

High expectations

Change management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree-level qualifications

Job description

Are you an ambitious and inspirational senior leader ready to make a lasting impact?

Deyes High School is seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our leadership team and help drive the next stage of our journey towards excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader with a proven track record of improving outcomes, developing staff and leading whole-school improvement.

As a proud founding school of Lydiate Learning Trust, Deyes High School is a thriving secondary school with over 1,400 students. Rated Good by Ofsted, we are ambitious in our pursuit of becoming Outstanding and are committed to providing an exceptional education for every child.

In 2025, we moved into a state-of-the-art, net-zero-carbon school building, offering outstanding facilities for staff and students alike. Our modern learning environment reflects our commitment to innovation, sustainability and excellence.

About the Role

Working closely with the Head of School and senior leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the school and securing the highest standards of educational provision.

You will:

• Provide strategic leadership to drive school improvement.
• Lead and champion excellence in teaching, learning and assessment.
• Use performance data effectively to improve student outcomes.
• Support the development of an ambitious and inclusive curriculum.
• Promote high expectations, aspiration and achievement for all students.
• Lead and develop staff through coaching, challenge and professional development.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and aspirational school culture.
• Contribute to the wider work of Lydiate Learning Trust through collaboration and partnership.

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated and talented leader who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status and degree-level qualifications.
• Has substantial senior leadership experience and a successful track record of whole-school improvement.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment.
• Has experience of analysing and using data to drive improvement.
• Is passionate about raising standards and improving life chances for young people.
• Can inspire, motivate and develop staff at all levels.
• Has the vision, resilience and determination to help lead our school on its journey to becoming Outstanding.
• Shares our values of collaboration, accountability, respect and continuous improvement.

Why Join Deyes High School?

At Lydiate Learning Trust, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding environment where staff can thrive professionally and personally.

We offer:

• A strong culture of collaboration and professional learning.
• Extensive leadership development and CPD opportunities.
• Coaching and mentoring support.
• A comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance programme.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Occupational health support.
• Recognition and reward initiatives.
• The opportunity to work within a growing, ambitious and supportive Trust.

Join Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful school and make a significant contribution to the lives of our students, staff and community.