Interim Deputy Head of Centre, full time, fixed term
| Posting date: | 14 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Guisborough, TS14 6BU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 95376b85-fd85-4e32-b48e-8a33a9a27b56 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated Interim Deputy Head of Centre, to support the Head of Centre in the effective management and smooth operational running of the Prior Pursglove College site.
You will support curriculum teams, providing clear vision and leadership to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning for all our students, as well as leading on specific areas of cross site responsibility as directed by the Heads of Centre.
If you are interested in this unique opportunity to lead a continually evolving college, are committed to making a difference and have the passion and integrity we are looking for, then we would welcome your application.
The ideal candidate will have:
• A proven track record of driving improvement in teaching and learning and delivering outstanding outcomes as a teacher or manager in a mainstream educational setting.
• Experience of taking a lead role for a department or theme during an Ofsted Inspection.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of aspects of alternative and high needs provision.
• Extensive experience of managing and motivating staff.
• High levels of emotional intelligence deployed effectively when dealing with staff, students and parents.
• Confidence in using data forensically to inform and diagnose weaknesses that need addressing and the ability to effectively action plan to raise performance.
• Experience of effective leadership in business initiatives, such as student recruitment or contracting.
• Experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders such as partner schools, employers and parents
This is an interim role for 6 months initially.
If you wish to discuss the role informally or would like to arrange a visit, please contact the HR Team at HR@atomix.ac.uk or 01287 280800 for further information.
What the school offers its staff
• Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme for all our teaching staff
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Membership of Vivup, our Employee Benefits and Wellbeing Platform, including online GP
• Cycle Scheme
• On-site canteen for both staff and students
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted nursery provision on the Prior Pursglove College site (available to all Trust employees)
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 looking to appoint a highly motivated Interim Deputy Head of Centre, to support the Head of Centre in the effective management and smooth operational running of the Prior Pursglove College site.
You will support curriculum teams, providing clear vision and leadership to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning for all our students, as well as leading on specific areas of cross site responsibility as directed by the Heads of Centre.
If you are interested in this unique opportunity to lead a continually evolving college, are committed to making a difference and have the passion and integrity we are looking for, then we would welcome your application.
The ideal candidate will have:
• A proven track record of driving improvement in teaching and learning and delivering outstanding outcomes as a teacher or manager in a mainstream educational setting.
• Experience of taking a lead role for a department or theme during an Ofsted Inspection.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of aspects of alternative and high needs provision.
• Extensive experience of managing and motivating staff.
• High levels of emotional intelligence deployed effectively when dealing with staff, students and parents.
• Confidence in using data forensically to inform and diagnose weaknesses that need addressing and the ability to effectively action plan to raise performance.
• Experience of effective leadership in business initiatives, such as student recruitment or contracting.
• Experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders such as partner schools, employers and parents
This is an interim role for 6 months initially.
If you wish to discuss the role informally or would like to arrange a visit, please contact the HR Team at HR@atomix.ac.uk or 01287 280800 for further information.
What the school offers its staff
• Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme for all our teaching staff
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Membership of Vivup, our Employee Benefits and Wellbeing Platform, including online GP
• Cycle Scheme
• On-site canteen for both staff and students
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted nursery provision on the Prior Pursglove College site (available to all Trust employees)
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.