Deputy Headteacher; Ethos & Inclusion

Position: Deputy Headteacher (Ethos & Inclusion)
* Deputy Headteacher (Ethos & Inclusion)
NEW# Deputy Headteacher (Ethos & Inclusion)
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 :
1536534

Job Reference:
PLT-R690

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 ‘Quality of Education’ 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 pivotal leadership position within our Senior Leadership Team, working at the heart of our school's journey towards excellence. You will champion student wellbeing, safety, and inclusion to ensure every young person thrives in a nurturing and secure environment. You will lead our pastoral provision with strategic clarity and operational precision, driving high standards in behaviour, attendance, and engagement.

This will involve:
* Leading student support systems to ensure every child has access to life-changing opportunities.
* Overseeing behaviour, attendance, and engagement with robust, consistent systems.
* Driving inclusive practices and interventions that remove barriers to learning.
* Championing student voice and embedding a culture of aspiration, celebration, and reward.
* Collaborating with colleagues across the Trust to share expertise and drive improvement.
* Teaching to an exemplary standard and modelling best practice across the school.
* Leading strategic planning and school self-evaluation alongside the Headteacher and SLT.
** About you
** We are looking for a professionally credible and inspiring leader who combines strategic thinking with evidence informed practice to diagnose barriers and implement high impact solutions that drive school wide inclusion and excellence.

To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Significant leadership experience within a secondary school setting
* Passionate about inclusion, equity, and student welfare.
* Skilled in leading whole-school initiatives that drive measurable impact.
* Reflective, pragmatic, and relentlessly optimistic.
* Able to inspire staff, students, and stakeholders alike.
* Committed to collaborative leadership and continuous professional development.
* Knowledgeable in safeguarding legislation and pupil premium strategy.

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 highly…