Strategic Deputy Headteacher – Virtual School

Sefton Council; Sefton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton Council’s Virtual School is seeking a committed professional to lead education quality for children in care and to drive the statutory duties of the service. The role requires organisational excellence, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

You will work closely with the Virtual School Headteacher, shaping policy and practice to ensure all eligible children achieve in line with peers. The post emphasises collaboration and safeguarding within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of the quality of education for cared-for children and execution of statutory duties.
• Support the Virtual School Headteacher in fulfilling statutory duties for education of cared-for and previously cared-for children.
• Represent the Virtual School Head Teacher at strategic meetings and manage the Virtual School team.

Job description

Sefton Council’s Virtual School is seeking a committed professional to lead education quality for children in care and to drive the statutory duties of the service. The role requires organisational excellence, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

You will work closely with the Virtual School Headteacher, shaping policy and practice to ensure all eligible children achieve in line with peers. The post emphasises collaboration and safeguarding within a fast-paced environment.