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Deputy Headteacher

Job details
Posting date: 20 September 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 06 October 2025
Location: Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3NZ
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: e508cdb3-399a-448c-b70c-ff6d7311292b

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Deputy Headteacher is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, working in close partnership with the Headteacher to provide inspirational leadership and ensure the highest standards of education, safeguarding, and wellbeing across the school. The post-holder will be a highly visible presence in the school community and will model the values and ethos of the school at all times.

We are seeking an individual who is:

• Strategic and visionary, able to see the bigger picture while driving improvement at all levels. Inspirational and resilient, motivating staff and students through high expectations, positivity, and determination.
• Collaborative and approachable, building strong professional relationships with colleagues, pupils, parents, governors, and external partners. Decisive and accountable, able to manage complex issues with fairness, integrity, and professionalism.
• Adaptable and innovative, open to change and confident in leading new initiatives and opportunities.
• Committed and child-centred, with an unwavering focus on safeguarding and securing the best outcomes for every pupil.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The support needed to continue your own professional development
• The opportunity to work with a close-knit, enthusiastic and hard-working team of staff who are committed to providing the very best for each individual in their care
• The opportunity to inspire our caring and highly-motivated children through engaging learning.

We welcome applications from experienced leaders and those looking to take the next step in their career. We can offer a committed team, a supportive and positive community and inspiring children

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged please email us to arrange a visit.

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you.

Closing date: Monday 6th October 2025 at 9.00 am

Interview date: Thursday 16th October 2025

Commitment to safeguarding

The Chase is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and therefore the successful application for any position will be required to undertake a criminal records check DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) with ID and reference checks. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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