Deputy Headteacher

Helena Romanes School; Paglesham Church End; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Helena Romanes School invites applications for January 2027 to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to join the Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will be an exceptional teacher and inspirational leader who has demonstrated the ability to lead at senior level.

The post-holder will work alongside the Executive Headteacher and SLT to ensure students receive a high-quality education and to drive improvement and raise standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading at senior leadership level
• Ability to drive improvement and raise standards
• Aspiration for Deputy Headship or Headship roles
• Strong collaboration with SLT and Executive Headteacher

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Headteacher and SLT to ensure students receive a high-quality education
• Lead improvement initiatives and raise standards across the school
• Responsibilities to be negotiated after appointment based on strengths and interests

Job description

About The Role

For January 2027, we are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will be an exceptional teacher and inspirational leader and should have demonstrated their ability to successfully lead at senior leadership level.

The post-holder will work alongside the Executive Headteacher and other members of the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that students at our school receive an education of the highest quality. They will play a key role in the significant and exciting developments that are currently taking place at the school, including driving improvement and raising standards.

The role would be an excellent preparation for colleagues interested in moving to Deputy Headship or Headship.

The precise areas of responsibility that sit within this role will be a matter for negotiation following appointment and will be determined by the particular strengths and interests of the appointed candidate. It is important to us that we appoint the right person to join our committed, approachable and aspirational senior team.