Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum & Outcomes)

Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Reading is seeking an experienced senior leader to manage educational strategies and enhance teaching standards. The successful candidate will oversee curriculum development, manage faculty heads, and support staff performance. Commitment to student achievement and strong leadership qualities are essential. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to the school’s mission of improving life chances for young people.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave increasing with service

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance programme

Access to discounts and wellness resources

Qualifications

• Senior leader with a proven record of improving teaching and outcomes.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks.
• Experience with examination leadership.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall management and strategic direction of the school.
• Manage Heads of Faculty and develop middle leadership.
• Ensure compliance and oversee examination arrangements.
• Support Headteacher in staff management.

Skills

Leadership in education

Curriculum development

Data analysis

Communication

Motivating staff

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Honours degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Share responsibility for the overall leadership, management and strategic direction of the school and contribute to Trust-wide priorities.
• Lead on the Quality of Education, ensuring a well-sequenced, high-quality curriculum that meets the needs of all learners and delivers strong outcomes.
• Line manage Heads of Faculty and lead middle leadership development.
• Lead the school's CPD strategy, including the development of ECTs and trainees.
• Act as Standards Leader for allocated subjects, using data effectively to drive improvement, reduce variation and close gaps.
• Lead the outcomes and standards strategy, including examination arrangements, assessment and internal tracking systems.
• Oversee examinations, vocational qualifications and statutory compliance, working closely with the Exams Officer and Trust teams.
• Lead the preparation, construction and maintenance of the whole-school timetable, including options processes, staffing allocations and cover arrangements.
• Support the Headteacher in staff deployment, appraisal, recruitment and performance management.
• Ensure the school is fully prepared for Ofsted inspections and other benchmarking visits.
• Promote the school and Trust positively through events, stakeholder engagement and external partnerships.
• Deputise for the Headteacher as required and undertake professional duties in their absence.

Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day. Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

1. I confirm that if I am successful in securing the post, the personal email I have provided on this document can be uploaded to Every to process my onboarding paperwork
2. I confirm that if I am successful in securing the post, the personal email I have provided on this document can be uploaded to National College to receive my induction training
3. I confirm that if I am successful in securing the post, that I consent to processing my DBS check using the personal details provided.
4. Please write your personal statement here

You will be an experienced senior leader with a strong track record of improving teaching, learning and outcomes in a secondary school.

• Qualified Teacher Status and an honours degree, with evidence of sustained professional development.
• Significant senior leadership experience, including curriculum leadership and responsibility for standards and outcomes.
• A strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks, self-evaluation and school improvement planning.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate staff, manage underperformance and deliver sustainable improvement.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence in using data to inform strategy and evaluate impact.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, inspire and work collaboratively.
• Experience of timetabling, examination leadership and Trust-wide working is highly desirable.

Why join Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge

This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed leadership team within a supportive and ambitious Trust. You will have the opportunity to shape curriculum and outcomes at whole-school level, contribute to Trust-wide improvement and make a lasting difference to the life chances of young people. Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is committed to ensuring that students achieve their full potential and flourish in a school where expectations of ourselves and our students are high. We provide a rich and varied curriculum, as well as an extensive range of extra‑curricular activities. Staff and students alike can benefit from the smaller community school feel which makes Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge so special. The semi‑rural location in Sonning Common lends itself to beautiful views, as well as being close to Henley and Reading. Staff have the chance to take part in lots of different opportunities within the school, and we are committed to continued professional development. Staff wellbeing is prioritised and our Wellbeing Group continues to work hard to support our staff body.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme: Generous employer contributions, with auto-enrolment into either the Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, both Career Average Earning Schemes.
• Annual Leave: We offer a generous holiday entitlement, which increases with length of service.
• ME Day: Colleagues may request one additional day's leave each year to attend a special personal event, such as a child's sports day or graduation, or a family celebration.
• Professional Development: We offer a comprehensive programme of professional learning through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, including opportunities to both attend and deliver CPD. Colleagues also take part in our annual Conference, a full day of workshops, networking and learning for all staff. Colleagues can also access a range of professional development opportunities using Apprenticeship Levy funding, and benefit from professional development networks.
• Hybrid Working: For eligible roles, we support a flexible approach to working arrangements, balancing remote and office-based work where appropriate.
• Perkbox: Colleagues have access to Perkbox, which offers a wide range of discounts and wellness resources and receive 25 Perk points each month which can be exchanged for goods and services.
• Wellbeing and Health: Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff, and free eye tests are provided to those who are eligible.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Incorporating discount vouchers, access to 24/7 support and more.

Further information about working at Maiden Erlegh Trust can be found on our website. Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work, and colleagues across our Trust benefit from a range of opportunities and schemes designed to recognise their contribution and support their growth.