Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 23 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 January 2026 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3ET |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d52a0fd4-2c79-434f-a5ee-c5058a84d89d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Contribute significantly to the formulation and implementation of the school’s vision, ethos, and strategic priorities.
Lead on whole-school initiatives that drive sustained improvement, ensuring that Hylands continues its trajectory toward being a world-class institution.
Assist the Headteacher in the self-evaluation process (SEF) and the creation of the School Development Plan (SDP), monitoring impact with precision.
Maintain an outward-facing profile and stay abreast of national research and best practices to ensure Hylands remains at the forefront of educational innovation.
The Deputy Headteacher will provide strategic and operational leadership alongside the Headteacher to ensure the continued transformation of Hylands School. While specific areas of responsibility will be tailored to the successful candidate's expertise and professional interests, the Deputy Headteacher is expected to be a visible, proactive leader who embodies our Hylands Habits and drives our vision.
What the school offers its staff
Good wellbeing packageEmployee assistance programme
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic; this includes applicants wishing to work flexibly.
Contribute significantly to the formulation and implementation of the school’s vision, ethos, and strategic priorities.
Lead on whole-school initiatives that drive sustained improvement, ensuring that Hylands continues its trajectory toward being a world-class institution.
Assist the Headteacher in the self-evaluation process (SEF) and the creation of the School Development Plan (SDP), monitoring impact with precision.
Maintain an outward-facing profile and stay abreast of national research and best practices to ensure Hylands remains at the forefront of educational innovation.
The Deputy Headteacher will provide strategic and operational leadership alongside the Headteacher to ensure the continued transformation of Hylands School. While specific areas of responsibility will be tailored to the successful candidate's expertise and professional interests, the Deputy Headteacher is expected to be a visible, proactive leader who embodies our Hylands Habits and drives our vision.
What the school offers its staff
Good wellbeing packageEmployee assistance programme
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic; this includes applicants wishing to work flexibly.