Deputy Headteacher
Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £66,900 to £73,661 (Fringe)
Start date: 1 September 2022
We are looking to appoint an inspirational Deputy Headteacher at Esher Church of England High School. This is an exciting time to be joining the School and the Trust. This post offers an outstanding opportunity to be part of a highly cohesive senior leadership team, giving the successful candidate the chance to lead the school’s teaching and learning. This post is for candidates who might currently be a Deputy Headteacher looking for your next move or an experienced Assistant Headteacher; what matters most is you bring a clear vision of what a truly exceptional comprehensive school looks like, and you have the drive and ambition to make that a reality.
The right candidate will bring an excellent understanding of pedagogy, an experience and knowledge of using coaching to develop staff and a creative approach to teaching and learning. You’ll be an inspiring leader, with a natural flair for challenging and empowering others to continuously improve and strive for excellence.
You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of senior leaders, middle leaders and a strong central trust team, all working together to create an environment where every member of the school community can flourish.
If you share the School and Trust’s vision based on the unshakeable belief that children learn through all aspects of their daily lives and that their values and knowledge, experiences and habits are as important as their academic qualifications, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further details on how to apply please refer to the attached Recruitment Pack.
Closing Date: Monday 31 January 2022 at 8.00 am
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place over 2 days on 7 and 8 February 2022
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please refer to the school website for further information regarding our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy Esher Church of England High School - Policies & Documents (esherhigh.surrey.sch.uk). Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please refer to our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy on the school website Esher Church of England High School - Policies and Documents (esherhigh.surrey.sch.uk).
Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.