Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum, Teaching and Learning)

Abingdon House School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Deputy Headteacher to lead curriculum development and teaching initiatives. This role involves creating an innovative curriculum to help students achieve their best while contributing to a positive working environment. The successful candidate will have experience in leadership roles and be committed to the wellbeing of both students and staff. The position offers competitive pay aligned with national scales and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Pay in line with National Main Pay Scales

Employee Assistance Program membership

Strong support for further professional development

Daily lunch

Staff laptop

Sickness benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within an educational setting.
• Proven track record in curriculum development and innovative teaching strategies.
• Commitment to personal development and staff wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and learning across the school.
• Develop an innovative curriculum that aligns with student ability.
• Support staff wellbeing and contribute to a positive working culture.

Skills

Leading Teaching and Learning

Curriculum Development

Staff Support and Wellbeing

Job description

Overview

Deputy Headteacher – (Curriculum, Teaching & Learning) (Wage dependent upon experience) Purley, CR8

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum, Teaching & Learning) to join our recently opened and thriving school. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing school, to help perfect systems and to contribute towards our positive working culture.

Successful candidates will lead Teaching and Learning across the school and in creating an innovative curriculum that will allow our students to achieve qualifications that reflect their underlying ability whilst promoting personal development.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and learning across the school.
• Develop an innovative curriculum that aligns with student ability and promotes personal development.
• Help perfect systems and contribute to a positive working culture.
• Support staff wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

• Pay in line with National Main Pay Scales
• The opportunity to work with truly amazing students
• A strong and supportive leadership team that is passionate about staff and student well‑being
• Employee Assistance Program membership – providing Home Life Support, Work Life Assistance, Physical and Emotional Health Support and Well‑being resources including mini health checks.
• Strong support for further professional development and potential career progression
• A daily lunch
• A staff laptop
• Sickness benefits

About the School

Abingdon House School, Purley opened in September 2023, joining the Cavendish Education family as a day school supporting academically able students with a range of learning needs. The small class size, integrated therapy and specialist teaching work to reduce the impact of barriers to learning so that students work towards GCSE qualifications.

About Cavendish Education – a family of independent day and boarding schools and colleges for students between the ages of five and twenty‑one. Core attributes: Confidence, Competence, Creativity, Character.

Application

To apply either apply directly through this advert or download the attached application form and submit it to Jonathan Mansell, Headteacher at [e-mail] directly or via the ‘apply’ button.

Closing date: Friday 30th January (please note that we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date).

Equal Opportunity

Cavendish Education is committed to safeguarding and child protection and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. We aim to be a fair employer and are committed to equal opportunities. We do not discriminate against employees on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, disability or age.