Deputy Headteacher; Quality of Education

Position: Deputy Headteacher (Quality of Education)
* Deputy Headteacher (Quality of Education)
NEW# Deputy Headteacher (Quality of Education)
Employer

Location:

Weston-super-Mare, Somerset Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time Salary:
L18 - L22

Posted:
27th February 2026

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Expires:
22nd March 2026 11:59 PM Contract Type:
Permanent

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Job :
1536533

Job Reference:
PLT-R689

Start Date:

1st September 2026
* Contract Type  :

Permanent
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** Contract type:
Permanent, 1.0 FTE
**** Salary: L18 - L22
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* Location:

Worle Community School - An Academy, BS22 8XX

** We are also currently recruiting for a Deputy Headteacher with a focus on ‘Ethos and Inclusion’ so this is a great opportunity to join and have valuable input in creating and shaping something new and exciting.
** About the role
** You will hold a fundamental leadership position within our Senior Leadership Team, acting as a trusted deputy to the Headteacher. You will be the strategic architect of our educational provision, ensuring that vision is translated into purposeful, everyday action.

Your core mission will be to lead the intent, implementation, and impact of our whole-school curriculum.

This involves:
* Crafting a high-quality, balanced curriculum that builds on primary foundations and opens doors to future careers, employment, and training.
* Taking strategic oversight of school-wide assessment systems and data management to ensure rigorous tracking and impactful student interventions.
* Modelling the Teaching Standards to an exemplary level while managing the school calendar, KS4 options, and the examinations structure.
* Working across the school and the wider Trust to share expertise, strengthen teaching and learning, and foster a positive, inclusive climate for both staff and students.
** About you
** We are looking for a professionally credible leader who brings a commitment to evidence-informed practice and a culture of ambition. You should be an optimist with strong self-awareness, acting with integrity and accountability.

To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Significant leadership experience within a secondary school setting.
* The ability to lead others with a clear strategy and a systematic approach to implementation.
* Exceptional data skills, with the confidence to interpret and report complex information to the Headteacher, the Trust, and the Community Council.
* A personable leadership style that builds effective teams and understands how to motivate staff to achieve continuous improvement.
* A deep understanding of national curriculum trends and the ability to manage staffing needs and effective timetabling.

This is a really exciting time to join Worle Community School. For over 50 years, WCSA has been a cornerstone of our town, providing a high-quality education built on a foundation of inclusivity and community spirit. As a mixed, fully inclusive secondary school, we are dedicated to serving our families and helping our local area thrive. We are incredibly proud to be an academy that continues to grow from strength to strength.

We pride ourselves on our CPD support, both at school and Trust level. As a school, we invest in personalised coaching for all staff, with a focus on subject-specific pedagogy and teaching and learning. We also have a central Trust education team who support and deliver high quality training.
** We offer you**
* ** Teachers Pension Scheme:
** Secure your future with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, one of the most generous and reliable public sector schemes in the UK. As a member, you will benefit from an exceptional 28.6% employer contribution. The TPS provides a guaranteed, inflation-proofed income for life, calculated based on your career earnings. With built in peace of mind, including a tax-free Death in Service lump sum, it ensures that your long-term financial well-being is as robust as your professional legacy.
* ** Enhanced Sick Pay:
** Generous enhanced sick pay scheme during illness or unexpected sickness related emergencies, so you can focus on what matters most- your recovery.
* ** Family Friendly:
** Enhanced leave packages to support your work-life balance.
* ** Great team dynamics:
** Become part of a…