Deputy Headteacher
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 21 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0FB |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | ba2988b9-01c0-41f2-9718-09fb09710d4c |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Key leadership areas for this role: Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Professional Development, Assessment and Standards, Appraisal
The main purpose of this role is to support the Headteacher in providing strong leadership and management of the school and to provide a secure foundation from which high standards in all areas of the school’s work can be achieved. If the Headteacher is absent, the Deputy Headteacher will deputise, as directed by the Trust. The Deputy Headteacher will also be expected to fulfil the professional responsibilities of a Headteacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD).
For full details about the role please see the candidate pack.
We can offer tours of the school with the Headteacher on 29th and 30th July; 27th - 29th August. Please email recruitment@bishopchavasseschool.org.uk
What the school offers its staff
Why work for us?
• Competitive Pension Scheme. All employees can be part of the either the Teacher’s Pension Scheme or a Local Government Average Salary (LGPS) pension scheme - benefits include life cover, lower tax, survivor benefits, and ill health cover. Typically, these pension schemes have an employer contribution of 25%, meaning that your entire salary package is usually 25% higher than annual salary. For example, £35k per annum role the total package value is around £43,750 per annum.
• Flexible and family friendly: we are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
• Professional Development: access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
The Tenax Schools Trust and its schools want to ensure that we recruit the best talent to achieve our vision of achieving excellence together and providing a transformative education for every child. As a vision and values-led organisation we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where there is equality of opportunity to allow everyone to thrive. So, whatever your background, if you think you meet the essential criteria for one of our roles, we would love to hear from you! Fairness in how we recruit and select our employees plays a significant part in creating an equitable environment. Our aim is that every applicant for a position within our schools/trust is considered against criteria which relates only to the requirements of the job. To that end, we are committed to providing equality and fairness for all.
Guided by our vision we want everyone who works for us to have the same sense of belonging and human connection irrespective of their background. We know that when all in our communities feel valued and known they feel empowered and more able to give of their best. We are therefore committed to creating inclusive teams that represent a breadth of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and that can provide role models to all pupils in our communities.
In summary, please apply if you meet the job specification, regardless of any other factor.
Where possible, we seek to facilitate flexible working opportunities.
We want to support you to submit the best application you can. If you require a reasonable adjustment made to the application process, please contact us. We wish all potential applicants to be able to participate fully and with equal access to the selection process.
Commitment to safeguarding
Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and all applicants are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check. More information on our recruitment checks can be found in the candidate pack for this post. https://www.bishopchavasseschool.org.uk/safeguarding/
Key leadership areas for this role: Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Professional Development, Assessment and Standards, Appraisal
The main purpose of this role is to support the Headteacher in providing strong leadership and management of the school and to provide a secure foundation from which high standards in all areas of the school’s work can be achieved. If the Headteacher is absent, the Deputy Headteacher will deputise, as directed by the Trust. The Deputy Headteacher will also be expected to fulfil the professional responsibilities of a Headteacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD).
For full details about the role please see the candidate pack.
We can offer tours of the school with the Headteacher on 29th and 30th July; 27th - 29th August. Please email recruitment@bishopchavasseschool.org.uk
What the school offers its staff
Why work for us?
• Competitive Pension Scheme. All employees can be part of the either the Teacher’s Pension Scheme or a Local Government Average Salary (LGPS) pension scheme - benefits include life cover, lower tax, survivor benefits, and ill health cover. Typically, these pension schemes have an employer contribution of 25%, meaning that your entire salary package is usually 25% higher than annual salary. For example, £35k per annum role the total package value is around £43,750 per annum.
• Flexible and family friendly: we are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
• Professional Development: access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
The Tenax Schools Trust and its schools want to ensure that we recruit the best talent to achieve our vision of achieving excellence together and providing a transformative education for every child. As a vision and values-led organisation we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where there is equality of opportunity to allow everyone to thrive. So, whatever your background, if you think you meet the essential criteria for one of our roles, we would love to hear from you! Fairness in how we recruit and select our employees plays a significant part in creating an equitable environment. Our aim is that every applicant for a position within our schools/trust is considered against criteria which relates only to the requirements of the job. To that end, we are committed to providing equality and fairness for all.
Guided by our vision we want everyone who works for us to have the same sense of belonging and human connection irrespective of their background. We know that when all in our communities feel valued and known they feel empowered and more able to give of their best. We are therefore committed to creating inclusive teams that represent a breadth of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and that can provide role models to all pupils in our communities.
In summary, please apply if you meet the job specification, regardless of any other factor.
Where possible, we seek to facilitate flexible working opportunities.
We want to support you to submit the best application you can. If you require a reasonable adjustment made to the application process, please contact us. We wish all potential applicants to be able to participate fully and with equal access to the selection process.
Commitment to safeguarding
Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and all applicants are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check. More information on our recruitment checks can be found in the candidate pack for this post. https://www.bishopchavasseschool.org.uk/safeguarding/