Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 27 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £86,763 to £99,840 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Outer London Leadership Scale, points 20 to 26 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 April 2026 |
| Location: | West Wickham, South East London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Specialist Learning Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DHT1 |
Summary
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and ambitious Deputy Headteacher to join our inclusive and high-performing school to help lead the next phase of our development.
Glebe School is an outstanding SEN school with a strong reputation for excellence. We are proud to be an Investors in People Platinum school, reflecting our deep commitment to staff development, wellbeing and professional growth. Our recent Ofsted inspection confirmed our Outstanding status, recognising the quality of education, leadership and care provided across the school.
At Glebe, the pupil’s progress and personal development are at the core of what we do, supported by our remarkable and dedicated staff body. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior leader to play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the school.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the Headteacher, you will:
• lead on curriculum development, assessment and whole-school outcomes;
• oversee quality assurance and ensure the school remains Ofsted-ready;
• drive high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour;
• lead and develop staff through coaching, CPD and performance management;
• contribute to the strategic leadership and vision of the school;
• support the operational day-to-day leadership of the school;
• deputise for the Headteacher when required
We are looking for:
• a committed leader with a proven track record of successful senior leadership;
• an outstanding practitioner with high expectations for all pupils;
• a leader who can inspire, motivate and develop staff;
• a resilient and visionary leader with the drive to sustain school improvement;
• a commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for SEND learners;
• a team player with excellent interpersonal skills
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse student community and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religious belief, sexual orientation or disability.
If you are the person to take up the challenge and help lead our exceptional school, we would like to hear from you. We are proud of our school and pupils and encourage you to visit. Our Headteacher, Ian Travis, will meet potential candidates on Wednesday 15th April at 2pm or Tuesday 21st April at 9am. To arrange your visit, please contact Mrs Caroline Bale at recruitment@glebe.bromley.sch.uk or 020 87774540.
To obtain an information pack please visit the school website www.glebe.bromley.sch.uk or contact the school at recruitment@glebe.bromley.sch.uk
The Specialist Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS and satisfactory pre-employment checks will be required for this post. CVs will not be accepted.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
Glebe School is an outstanding SEN school with a strong reputation for excellence. We are proud to be an Investors in People Platinum school, reflecting our deep commitment to staff development, wellbeing and professional growth. Our recent Ofsted inspection confirmed our Outstanding status, recognising the quality of education, leadership and care provided across the school.
At Glebe, the pupil’s progress and personal development are at the core of what we do, supported by our remarkable and dedicated staff body. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior leader to play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the school.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the Headteacher, you will:
• lead on curriculum development, assessment and whole-school outcomes;
• oversee quality assurance and ensure the school remains Ofsted-ready;
• drive high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour;
• lead and develop staff through coaching, CPD and performance management;
• contribute to the strategic leadership and vision of the school;
• support the operational day-to-day leadership of the school;
• deputise for the Headteacher when required
We are looking for:
• a committed leader with a proven track record of successful senior leadership;
• an outstanding practitioner with high expectations for all pupils;
• a leader who can inspire, motivate and develop staff;
• a resilient and visionary leader with the drive to sustain school improvement;
• a commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for SEND learners;
• a team player with excellent interpersonal skills
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse student community and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religious belief, sexual orientation or disability.
If you are the person to take up the challenge and help lead our exceptional school, we would like to hear from you. We are proud of our school and pupils and encourage you to visit. Our Headteacher, Ian Travis, will meet potential candidates on Wednesday 15th April at 2pm or Tuesday 21st April at 9am. To arrange your visit, please contact Mrs Caroline Bale at recruitment@glebe.bromley.sch.uk or 020 87774540.
To obtain an information pack please visit the school website www.glebe.bromley.sch.uk or contact the school at recruitment@glebe.bromley.sch.uk
The Specialist Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS and satisfactory pre-employment checks will be required for this post. CVs will not be accepted.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.