Senior Deputy Headteacher

King Solomon High School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a unique and inclusive Jewish school in Redbridge as a Deputy Headteacher/Vice-Principal, where you will play a pivotal role in transforming the educational landscape. This exciting opportunity requires a visionary leader with a proven track record in school improvement and a passion for excellence in education. You will support the Headteacher in driving significant change, fostering a positive school culture, and ensuring every student receives an outstanding education. If you're ambitious for Headship and eager to make a lasting impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in secondary schools.
• Proven track record in school improvement and transformational leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in transforming the school from requires improvement to good.
• Lead initiatives to improve student behaviour and teaching quality.

Skills

Transformational leadership

School improvement

Student behaviour management

Teaching and learning quality

Ofsted inspection framework

Educational compliance

HR matters

Job description

Lead, innovate & inspire

Be part of a great success story

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Deputy Headteacher/Vice-Principal/educational consultant to make a substantial impact supporting the Headteacher in transforming King Solomon High School from requires improvement to good and beyond. We are ideally seeking a candidate who is ambitious for Headship within the next 2-4 years and is looking for significant leadership experience in preparation for Headship.

Who are we looking for?

Professional Experience

• A successful track record of transformational leadership and school improvement work at Deputy Head/Vice-Principal or consultant level for at least 3 years, within secondary schools.
• Experience of transforming student behaviour, attitudes, and/or the quality of teaching and learning at Deputy Head/Vice-Principal or MAT leader level.
• Experience of senior leadership in a challenging secondary school or a school undergoing significant change.
• Experience working within the Ofsted inspection framework and other accountability and quality assurance systems.
• Excellent knowledge of the current educational landscape, school compliance, staff performance, and HR matters.

Professional Attributes & Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who:

• Is ambitious for students and strives for excellence beyond 'good enough'.
• Believes in rigour, high standards, and excellence.
• Creates a positive climate through warm, strict, and consistent routines.
• Faces challenges with a solutions-focused approach.
• Leads from the front, viewing every interaction as a teachable moment.
• Is confident, bold, humble, and supportive of colleagues.
• Can hold difficult conversations and hold staff to account.
• Is detail-oriented, quick-thinking, and cares about the small things.
• Can balance operational and strategic, innovative leadership.
• Is emotionally intelligent and adaptable to different situations.
• Has resilience and the capability to support complex challenges.
• Works flexibly to ensure students receive excellent education.
• Is well-read, intellectually rigorous, and has excellent literacy.
• Is ambitious for Headship but eager to contribute to school turnaround.
• Supports the Jewish ethos of the school.

We are a unique, inclusive Jewish school in Redbridge, valuing diversity and inclusion. Please see the application pack for more information.

This role is available on a fixed-term or permanent basis.

Application process

• Refer to the attached job pack for application details.
• The vacancy closes on Wednesday 14th May at 8:00 am, with interviews conducted as applications are received.
• Interested candidates should arrange a phone call with the Headteacher before the deadline by emailing [e-mail], stating current school, role, and interest.
• All applications and inquiries should be sent to [e-mail].

King Solomon High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check and online verification will be conducted. The position is regulated activity and exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who demonstrate a commitment to the school's Jewish values and ethos.