Strategic Deputy Headteacher: Teaching, Learning & Assessment

Stopsley High School; Luton; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

SCITT programme access

Staff wellbeing support

Trust-wide collaboration

Job summary

Stopsley High School is seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to lead Teaching, Learning & Assessment from January 2027. The role sits on Leadership Scale 21–25 with a salary of £87,664–£96,649 and is situated within the Middlesex Learning Trust.

The successful candidate will drive school improvement, raise standards through high-quality teaching and develop others to achieve their best, shaping curriculum and safeguarding across the trust.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing school improvement.
• Strong pedagogical expertise and leadership.
• Ability to lead change and inspire colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Drive Teaching, Learning and Assessment across the school.
• Lead and develop staff and curriculum within Middlesex Learning Trust.
• Support improvement priorities and monitor impact on student outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Curriculum development

Staff coaching

Job description

Stopsley High School is seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to lead Teaching, Learning & Assessment from January 2027. The role sits on Leadership Scale 21–25 with a salary of £87,664–£96,649 and is situated within the Middlesex Learning Trust.

The successful candidate will drive school improvement, raise standards through high-quality teaching and develop others to achieve their best, shaping curriculum and safeguarding across the trust.