Deputy HeadteacherEDV​/MOCS

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.

We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to play a key role in the strategic leadership of our school. Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will help drive our vision, values and priorities, ensuring the highest standards of education, wellbeing and achievement for all students.

This is a significant leadership role with responsibility for supporting whole-school improvement, leading and developing staff, and promoting a culture of high expectations, collaboration and continuous improvement. You will work closely with students, staff, families and governors to ensure all members of our school community are supported to thrive.

The successful candidate will be a highly effective and inspirational leader with a proven track record of improving outcomes, building positive relationships and leading change. They will share our commitment to providing an inclusive, ambitious and nurturing environment where every student is valued, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Melksham Oak Community School is a large, thriving 11-18 secondary school where students of all abilities, aptitudes and social backgrounds are nurtured, encouraged and challenged to achieve their best.

In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated GOOD in all areas—a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community.

We couldn’t do what we do without our amazing team of staff, including our Senior Leadership Team, which you would be part of as Deputy Headteacher. We are looking for an outstanding, capable and supportive leader to join our team committed to providing the highest standards of teaching and learning for our students.

If you are looking to continue your career in a leadership role which will be varied, challenging and rewarding, then we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey to help ensure the best for our school and that every student in our school reaches their full potential.

• A supportive, inspirational and strategic leader with a proven track record of successful senior leadership and school improvement.
• An outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of teaching, learning, curriculum development and staff development.
• Committed to securing the highest standards of achievement, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing for all pupils.
• Aspirational for our school community, with the vision and drive to help shape its future success.
• An excellent communicator who can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, families, governors and external partners.
• Resilient, adaptable and solution-focused, with the ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Someone who enjoys a challenge, embraces innovation and is committed to continuous improvement.
• Passionate about creating an inclusive culture where every pupil and member of staff can thrive.

• We are a welcoming, inclusive and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos where every member of staff is valued.
• Our dedicated and hardworking team is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.
• Our children are enthusiastic, engaged and eager to learn, making our school a rewarding place to work.
• We benefit from a supportive leadership team, committed governors and a wider school community that works together to achieve the best outcomes for our pupils.
• Staff wellbeing is important to us, and we are committed to creating a positive working environment where colleagues…