Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 07 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2JX |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 05114719-a262-4d99-8507-3ab25194c965 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a dynamic and inspirational Deputy Head to join our Outstanding Church of England secondary school with excellent outcomes at our last SIAMS inspection. This is a rare opportunity to make a real impact, shaping the strategic direction of the school, supporting staff, students, and parents, and contributing to our continued success.
The ideal candidate will be a proven, values-led leader with senior school experience and a track record of strategic whole-school impact. You will be committed to the Church of England ethos and skilled at inspiring and motivating staff, students, and the wider community. Strategic thinking, resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach are essential, along with energy, integrity, and a collaborative spirit.
Responsibilities will be tailored to your strengths and may include supporting colleagues to excel in leadership of teaching and learning, pastoral care, staff development, curriculum innovation, quality assurance, and whole-school improvement. We are flexible: the role will be shaped around the expertise and experience of the right candidate who will work closely with the Headteacher, to ensure the optimal performance of all within our school.
What the school offers its staff
At Davison we offer a supportive, innovative environment where professionals can thrive, lead change, and make a tangible difference. Join a Senior Leadership Team that champions excellence, wellbeing, and the development of young women, within a culture that values your professional growth and contribution.
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.
We are seeking a dynamic and inspirational Deputy Head to join our Outstanding Church of England secondary school with excellent outcomes at our last SIAMS inspection. This is a rare opportunity to make a real impact, shaping the strategic direction of the school, supporting staff, students, and parents, and contributing to our continued success.
The ideal candidate will be a proven, values-led leader with senior school experience and a track record of strategic whole-school impact. You will be committed to the Church of England ethos and skilled at inspiring and motivating staff, students, and the wider community. Strategic thinking, resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach are essential, along with energy, integrity, and a collaborative spirit.
Responsibilities will be tailored to your strengths and may include supporting colleagues to excel in leadership of teaching and learning, pastoral care, staff development, curriculum innovation, quality assurance, and whole-school improvement. We are flexible: the role will be shaped around the expertise and experience of the right candidate who will work closely with the Headteacher, to ensure the optimal performance of all within our school.
What the school offers its staff
At Davison we offer a supportive, innovative environment where professionals can thrive, lead change, and make a tangible difference. Join a Senior Leadership Team that champions excellence, wellbeing, and the development of young women, within a culture that values your professional growth and contribution.
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.