Deputy Headteacher

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Pupil behaviour and values, welfare, and character development

Group 7 – ISR Range 19-24 (£78,926 - £89,033)

Required for September 2025 or sooner

The role is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a school described by Ofsted (2023) as a “tolerant and inclusive community” where pupils are “happy, safe, and eager to work hard.”

West Hatch is a thriving, heavily oversubscribed, non-selective secular Academy School providing outstanding education to students aged 11 – 18. Our success builds upon the strong links between students, staff, parents, the Governing Body and the wider community.

The role is suitable for an experienced teacher and outstanding leader, the new Deputy Headteacher will benefit from:

• A dedicated and hardworking team of highly professional staff who are ambitious for all pupils, securing continual improvement in a changing educational landscape.
• A highly skilled, ambitious and hardworking Senior Leadership Team.
• Students who want to learn and take part in all aspects of school life.
• Governors who have high expectations in delivering the strategic direction of the school and are positive and supportive.
• Development, training, and support for all staff.
• A well-managed budget.
• The school was inspected by Ofsted in November 2023 and was judged to be ‘Good’.

To apply you may submit your application direct through TES or visit our school website and email it direct to: recruitment@westhatch.net.

A curriculum vitae (CV) on its own will not be accepted.

Your letter of application should be no more than 2 sides of A4, in Arial font size 12 and include how you meet the requirements of the person specification.

Closing date for applications: 9am on 20th January 2025

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 29th January and Thursday 30th January 2025