Deputy Headteacher

Overview

Hours: Full-time
Contract: 18 months fixed-term contract or secondment
Salary: Leadership Scale, Range 7-11 £ 60,145 - £66,368
Actual Salary: £60,145 - £66,368
Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you an ambitious leader ready to make a real difference?

We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to lead pastoral care including behaviour, attendance and personal development at a crucial and exciting stage in our schools journey.

This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced or aspiring senior leader who has high expectations, believes deeply in the potential of every child and is motivated by the challenge of improving outcomes in a diverse inner-city context.

As Deputy Headteacher Pastoral Care, Behaviour and Personal Development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the culture and climate of the school. You will lead whole-school improvement in behaviour for learning, attendance, safeguarding and personal development, ensuring pupils feel safe, valued and inspired to succeed.

This is a strategic leadership role with real scope to influence change. You will work closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team to raise expectations, strengthen consistency and embed systems that enable both pupils and staff to thrive.

We are open to applications from candidates seeking an 18-month secondment or fixed-term contract, making this an ideal opportunity for a leader ready to step up, broaden their experience or contribute their expertise at a key moment of development.

• Has high expectations of pupils and staff and the determination to see them met
• Is passionate about pastoral care, behaviour for learning and inclusion
• Can inspire and support staff to improve practice through strong relationships and clear systems
• Understands the challenges and opportunities of a diverse inner-city context
• Is committed to the Christian ethos of a Church of England school, while being inclusive of all faiths and none
• Is ambitious, reflective and motivated by making a tangible difference to pupils lives

You may be an experienced Deputy Headteacher or an ambitious Assistant Headteacher ready for the next step.

• A significant leadership role with real scope to shape school culture and practice
• The opportunity to lead meaningful improvement in behaviour, attendance and personal development
• A supportive Headteacher and leadership team who value collaboration and professional growth
• A committed staff team who care deeply about the pupils and community they serve
• An opportunity to develop leadership experience through an 18-month secondment or fixed-term contract, with potential future opportunities
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Access to wellbeing support
• 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling
• Healthcare cash plan
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.

We are a Church of England school rooted in our Christian vision and values, serving a richly diverse community in the heart of the city. Our pupils bring a wide range of experiences, cultures and strengths, and we are committed to equity, inclusion and excellence for all.

We are on a clear improvement journey, with a strong focus on behaviour, attitudes, personal development and consistency of practice. This role is central to that work.

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34 schools in the Trust.

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.

We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust:
Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home

If you are a leader who believes that every child deserves high expectations, strong relationships and the chance to flourish, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.

Closing Date: Friday 6 February 2026 at 9am
Interview Date: Thursday 12 February 2026

Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the school be able to identify an appropriate candidate.