Deputy Headteacher
Are you an inspiring and ambitious leader with a passion for transforming education? Do you have the vision and expertise to help us reach our bold and exciting goal: ‘Every day, we look, feel and behave like the best school’?
Following the promotion of our current Deputy Headteacher to Headteacher, we are now looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Deputy Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team and drive the next phase of RBA’s development. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our school and make a significant impact on the education and lives of our students.
As Deputy Headteacher, you will oversee and strategically shape the ethos, values, and systems that ensure we deliver the highest `quality of education’ possible. You will inspire both staff and students, fostering a culture of excellence, growth, and ambition as we work towards achieving our shared vision.
At RBA, we are committed to producing responsible, confident, and forward-thinking young people who are ready to thrive in their local, national, and global communities. We pride ourselves on being an innovative and progressive school, and we’re looking for a leader who shares that vision and is eager to lead us to new heights.
Why RBA?- We are an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with a growing roll and a strong sense of community.
- We are proud to be an Apple School, with every student and staff member equipped with an Apple iPad to enhance learning.
- We offer a stimulating and diverse curriculum, complemented by an engaging programme of extracurricular activities.
- As part of a highly successful Trust, we provide excellent support, ongoing professional development, and opportunities for career growth.
If you have the energy, enthusiasm, and leadership qualities to play a key role in driving RBA forward, we would love to hear from you.
Join us, and help lead the way as we continue to build a school that our students, staff, and community can all be proud of.
We would be delighted to show you around our school prior to applying. Please contact Lauren Halls, PA to the Headteacher, to arrange an appointment (01992 410800) or by email LHalls@robertbarclayacademy.co.uk. A full application pack is available.
If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time, please click Quick Apply and complete the online application form.
Alternatively, please see our website for further details: https://www.robertbarclayacademy.co.uk/391/current-vacancies-2 or contact HR at HR@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or on 01727 734424.
Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday 1st May 2025.Interview date: Thursday 8th and Friday 9th May 2025.
We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Please note that if you are invited to interview, we will expect you to be prepared to discuss unconscious bias with us; we find these conversations more than any others give us all a good idea of what working together will be like.
RBA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Diversity: The Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.
RBA is also committed to becoming an anti-racist organisation. In our relentless efforts to be an anti-racist organisation, we recognise the negative impacts of under representation and lack of diversity in our organisation, our education system and in all aspects of our society.To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.