Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 01 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2026 |
| Location: | Wantage, Not recorded, OX12 9ET |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 58d8cc5f-5754-4015-96a7-259c6be83f5c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
• Proven leadership experience and a strong teaching track record.
• Expertise in SEND and inclusive education.
• Excellent communication, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality.
What the school offers its staff
• Competitive salary
• Fully funded CPD, mentoring & coaching
• A trust-wide commitment to wellbeing, includingpaid wellbeing days, and free on-site parking
• Flexible working options (part-time or job share considered)
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee referral scheme (earn up to £500 for successful referrals)
• Highly resourced classrooms, small class sizes and access to multidisciplinary teams
• A strong, therapeutic and supportive school culture
Further details about the role
“Valued • Independent • Enriched • Worthwhile”
Kingfisher School is seeking anexceptional Deputy Headteacherto join ourLeadership Teamand help drive our vision of fostering a community where every learner is empowered and fully engaged in their journey towards independence, confidence, and success.
Kingfisher School provides an exciting and well-designed learning environment for a wide variety of learners aged 2-19 with additional needs. Our best resource is our dedicated staff. There is a professional partnership here in the school with all colleagues working together to offer the absolute best for our young people.Kingfisher-a place where everyone isvalued to developindependence through anenriching curriculum which isworthwhile.
Part of the Propeller Academy Trust, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative, inclusive education across two co-located sites with mainstream partners.
About the Role
• Deputise for the Headteacher and lead the school when required.
• Drive high-quality teaching and learning for pupils with complex SEND.
• Support curriculum development, assessment, and staff coaching.
• Act asDesignated Safeguarding Lead, working with external agencies to keep pupils safe.
• Contribute to strategic planning, school improvement, and staff wellbeing.
• Build strong relationships with parents, governors, and the wider community.
• Assist the Headteacher in monitoring and supporting the work of the staff team to identify individual and whole school staff training needs and requirements.
• Sharing of expertise ensuring the implementation of statutory and local frameworks for staff appraisal and performance management.
• Motivate and enable teachers, including senior and middle leaders and support staff to develop expertise in their respective roles through high-quality continuing professional development.
• Ensure that professional duties are fulfilled, as specified in the most recent Terms and Conditions of Service of Teachers, in line with teaching standards (2011).
Commitment to safeguarding
The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This role involves a high level of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including Barred List where applicable) and online searches for publicly available information. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
• Proven leadership experience and a strong teaching track record.
• Expertise in SEND and inclusive education.
• Excellent communication, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality.
What the school offers its staff
• Competitive salary
• Fully funded CPD, mentoring & coaching
• A trust-wide commitment to wellbeing, includingpaid wellbeing days, and free on-site parking
• Flexible working options (part-time or job share considered)
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee referral scheme (earn up to £500 for successful referrals)
• Highly resourced classrooms, small class sizes and access to multidisciplinary teams
• A strong, therapeutic and supportive school culture
Further details about the role
“Valued • Independent • Enriched • Worthwhile”
Kingfisher School is seeking anexceptional Deputy Headteacherto join ourLeadership Teamand help drive our vision of fostering a community where every learner is empowered and fully engaged in their journey towards independence, confidence, and success.
Kingfisher School provides an exciting and well-designed learning environment for a wide variety of learners aged 2-19 with additional needs. Our best resource is our dedicated staff. There is a professional partnership here in the school with all colleagues working together to offer the absolute best for our young people.Kingfisher-a place where everyone isvalued to developindependence through anenriching curriculum which isworthwhile.
Part of the Propeller Academy Trust, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative, inclusive education across two co-located sites with mainstream partners.
About the Role
• Deputise for the Headteacher and lead the school when required.
• Drive high-quality teaching and learning for pupils with complex SEND.
• Support curriculum development, assessment, and staff coaching.
• Act asDesignated Safeguarding Lead, working with external agencies to keep pupils safe.
• Contribute to strategic planning, school improvement, and staff wellbeing.
• Build strong relationships with parents, governors, and the wider community.
• Assist the Headteacher in monitoring and supporting the work of the staff team to identify individual and whole school staff training needs and requirements.
• Sharing of expertise ensuring the implementation of statutory and local frameworks for staff appraisal and performance management.
• Motivate and enable teachers, including senior and middle leaders and support staff to develop expertise in their respective roles through high-quality continuing professional development.
• Ensure that professional duties are fulfilled, as specified in the most recent Terms and Conditions of Service of Teachers, in line with teaching standards (2011).
Commitment to safeguarding
The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This role involves a high level of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including Barred List where applicable) and online searches for publicly available information. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.