Deputy Headteacher
What skills and experience we're looking for
At Higham Lane School we are seeking an experienced senior leader to be Deputy Headteacher. As Deputy Headteacher you will work alongside the Headteacher and the existing Deputy Headteacher to ensure that Higham Lane School remains the school of choice for students in Nuneaton.
This is a very exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing school with a track record of success year after year as we continue to strive to be even better.
Main purpose of the role
The Deputy Headteacher, under the direction of the Headteacher, and working with the existing Deputy Headteacher, will take a major role in:
- Ensuring that our curriculum is world class and gives the students the skills they need to succeed in the world
- Ensuring that the standard of learning and teaching is exceptional
- Ensuring that behaviour for learning is exemplary and on the rare occasions, where students fall short of our high expectations, you will address these behaviours and support students to improve behaviour
- Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school’s aims and objectives
- Supporting the Headteacher to maintain excellence at Higham Lane School
- Support with the day-to-day management of the school
- Managing staff and resources to that end
If the Headteacher is absent, the Deputy Headteacher will deputise, as directed by the Governing Board.
The Deputy Headteacher will also be expected to fulfil the professional responsibilities of a Headteacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD).
What the school offers its staff
At Higham Lane, our staff are our most precious resource. We are committed to offering you:
- excellent continuous professional development
- reduced workload
- behaviour for learning that empowers teachers to teach and students to learn
- a range of imaginative approaches to ensure staff wellbeing
- free, onsite parking
- subsidised eye care for extended VDU users
- a Gym Membership Scheme
- a Cycle to Work Scheme
- free lunch for duty staff
- an Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support
- an Employee Benefits Scheme, offering discounts on everyday essentials
Further details about the role
Please apply by clicking:
https://centralenglandacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies
Alternatively please visit our school website (www.highamlaneschool.co.uk) and click on ‘Job Vacancies’. The deadline is 9am on Thursday 6th March 2025.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about this post of Deputy Headteacher, or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Sharon Clarke, on 024 7638 8123.
Dates: Selection activities and interviews for shortlisted candidates are likely to be on Monday 17th March and/or Tuesday 18th March 2025. Please note that the school reserves the right to close the application process early if we identify suitable candidates.To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will also be taken through the School's vetting procedure.Higham Lane School is also strongly committed to protecting personal data. Our Privacy Notice, which can be found under the GDPR section on the School website, describes why and how we collect and use personal data and provides information about individuals’ rights.