Deputy Headteacher

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Deyes High School in the Liverpool area seeks an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our leadership team and drive the next stage of our journey toward excellence. You will partner with the Head of School to provide strategic leadership and operational management, securing high standards of achievement, wellbeing, behaviour and personal development.

This is a demanding, rewarding role that offers extensive leadership development, collaboration within a growing Trust and a clear path to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational management across the school.
• Support the Headteacher in achieving high standards of achievement, wellbeing, behaviour and personal development for all students.
• Lead monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement of the school.
• Ensure policies and systems align with the school's vision and priorities.

Skills

QTS

Degree qualified

Senior leadership

Curriculum understanding

Data analysis

Staff development

Vision and resilience

Collaboration

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 and operational management across the school, supporting the Headteacher in securing the highest standards of achievement, wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development for all students. The Deputy Headteacher will play a key role in leadership, monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the school, ensuring that policies, systems, and practice contribute effectively to the school's vision and priorities.

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.

If you are an exceptional leader with the vision, passion and expertise to help shape the future of Deyes High School, we would be delighted to hear from you.