Deputy Headteacher

Education Experts; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation support

Job summary

Education Experts represents an experienced Deputy Headteacher for an interim role at a large secondary academy in West Yorkshire. The post is full-time and immediate, with a daily rate at scale (£498.36) and accommodation assistance if needed.

Candidates should hold UK QTS with NPQSL or NPQML and have substantial leadership experience in UK secondary schools. An enhanced DBS, right to work, and strong references are required. Start date is immediate, with potential extension through Easter 2027.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• NPQSL or NPQML preferred
• Significant leadership experience in UK secondary schools

Responsibilities

• Lead attendance and pastoral strategies to raise student wellbeing and outcomes.
• Support the senior leadership team during change periods and potential Ofsted activity.

Skills

QTS

NPQSL/NPQML

Leadership experience

Education

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Are you an education expert? We are currently seeking to represent an experienced Deputy Headteacher with exceptional skills in leading secondary education for a new interim job opportunity. If you are a secondary school specialist senior leader seeking an interim leadership job either immediately or from January 2027, we would be keen to speak with you.

We are a Lot 1 Agency Supplier on the GCA Framework and as such, have been appointed by a growing, Multi Academy Trust in the West Yorkshire (BD13) area to assist them with some immediately available interim vacancies.

This Deputy Headteacher role is available immediately on a full-time, interim basis and will be offered until at least Easter 2027 with the potential to extend across the whole academic year. The site is a large, oversubscribed secondary academy with around 1,100 to 1,300 pupils. Currently navigating a period of change, and recently having completed their Ofsted, the Multi Academy Trust are seeking a strong senior leader to support the school particularly in areas such as attendance and pastoral. We are able to offer a daily rate paid to scale from day one at L24 and the trust is also in a position to offer accommodation costs for a candidate who may not be local to the school.

A relevant UK based teaching (QTS) qualification.

National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL) or (NPQML)

Substantial experience working within a UK based secondary school education setting.

All required documents for safer recruitment processing including, but not limited to a valid right to work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS.

Exceptional references.

Once shortlisted, a one-to-one interview will be scheduled with your dedicated consultant to discuss your experience and personal requirements and provide you with an overview of the application process.

Proposed start date: Immediate

Daily rate: L24 (£498.36 per day) plus accommodation costs if needed.

Date posted: 07.10.26

Application closing date: 27.10.26

If you are a secondary school Deputy Headteacher and are willing to work in or are local to the Bedford area.