Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chatham, Kent, ME4 5UP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | c3fe9e32-c6d5-4086-b594-b01e40cfdfe7 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
As Deputy Headteacher, you will:
• Work in close partnership with the Headteacher to provide strategic and operational leadership
• Lead on key whole-school priorities, including teaching and learning, curriculum development and/or inclusion (depending on strengths)
• Support and develop staff through coaching, mentoring and high-quality professional development and CPD
• Play a central role in safeguarding, behaviour and pastoral systems
• Help build strong relationships with pupils, families and external agencies
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Step into the Headteacher role when required
As Class Teacher, you will:
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven track record of raising standards
• Have strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate others
• Be committed to inclusive practice and high expectations for every child
• Have a clear understanding of assessment, curriculum development and school improvement
We are looking for someone who:
• Is an experienced and effective leader, with a proven impact on school improvement
• Has a strong track record of improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils
• Demonstrates warmth, resilience and emotional intelligence
• Believes in inclusive practice and trauma-informed approaches
• Is visible, approachable and values teamwork
• Has high expectations of pupils and staff, underpinned by compassion
• Is aspirational for themselves and others, potentially with future headship ambitions
Experience as an Assistant Headteacher is desirable, but we welcome applications from outstanding leaders ready for their next step.
What the school offers its staff
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children’s lives
• A supportive and reflective leadership team
• Committed and caring staff who believe in our pupils
• High-quality professional development and leadership coaching
• A school where values, relationships and community matter
• A chance to grow, lead and shape the future of the school
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
As Deputy Headteacher, you will:
• Work in close partnership with the Headteacher to provide strategic and operational leadership
• Lead on key whole-school priorities, including teaching and learning, curriculum development and/or inclusion (depending on strengths)
• Support and develop staff through coaching, mentoring and high-quality professional development and CPD
• Play a central role in safeguarding, behaviour and pastoral systems
• Help build strong relationships with pupils, families and external agencies
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Step into the Headteacher role when required
As Class Teacher, you will:
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven track record of raising standards
• Have strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate others
• Be committed to inclusive practice and high expectations for every child
• Have a clear understanding of assessment, curriculum development and school improvement
We are looking for someone who:
• Is an experienced and effective leader, with a proven impact on school improvement
• Has a strong track record of improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils
• Demonstrates warmth, resilience and emotional intelligence
• Believes in inclusive practice and trauma-informed approaches
• Is visible, approachable and values teamwork
• Has high expectations of pupils and staff, underpinned by compassion
• Is aspirational for themselves and others, potentially with future headship ambitions
Experience as an Assistant Headteacher is desirable, but we welcome applications from outstanding leaders ready for their next step.
What the school offers its staff
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children’s lives
• A supportive and reflective leadership team
• Committed and caring staff who believe in our pupils
• High-quality professional development and leadership coaching
• A school where values, relationships and community matter
• A chance to grow, lead and shape the future of the school
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.