Deputy Headteacher, Curriculum & Teaching Leadership

Felixstowe School; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 86,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Felixstowe School is seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to lead the educational core and shape the next stage of the school’s journey. You will oversee a broad, ambitious curriculum and drive high standards in teaching, assessment and pupil outcomes.

You will work with senior leaders to ensure coherence, robust professional growth and effective strategic responses to national developments, while maintaining a strong focus on outcomes from Key Stage 3 through post-16.

Qualifications

• Strong, credible classroom practitioner with substantial senior leadership experience.
• Ability to translate curriculum, teaching, assessment and leadership into clear plans and measurable impact.
• Proven capability to develop and empower staff and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of a broad, ambitious curriculum from Key Stage 3 to post-16.
• Lead Great Teaching and Purposeful Learning with high school-wide expectations.
• Ensure assessment and quality assurance are robust and used to secure improvement.
• Oversee professional growth and leadership development across the school.
• Deputise for Headteacher when required and contribute to strategic leadership.

Skills

Senior leadership

Curriculum leadership

Assessment & data use

People development

Strategic planning

Job description

Felixstowe School is seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to lead the educational core and shape the next stage of the school’s journey. You will oversee a broad, ambitious curriculum and drive high standards in teaching, assessment and pupil outcomes.

You will work with senior leaders to ensure coherence, robust professional growth and effective strategic responses to national developments, while maintaining a strong focus on outcomes from Key Stage 3 through post-16.