Deputy Headteacher; Curriculum & Outcomes at Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge

Overview

Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum & Outcomes) at Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge. This role is part of the senior leadership team and works closely with the Headteacher to design and deliver a high-quality, research-informed curriculum and strong outcomes for all students.

Location:

Reades Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 9LN

Contract Type:
Permanent | Contract Term:
Full-Time

Salary: £66,368.00 - £73,105.00 Annually (FTE) | 1.0

FTE L11-L15

Closing Date: 11:59pm, 19th Jan 2026 |

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s):
To be confirmed

• Share responsibility for the overall leadership, management and strategic direction of the school and contribute to Trust-wide priorities.
• Lead on the Quality of Education, ensuring a well-sequenced, high-quality curriculum that meets the needs of all learners and delivers strong outcomes.
• Line manage Heads of Faculty and lead middle leadership development.
• Lead the school’s CPD strategy, including the development of Early Careers Teachers (ECTs) and trainees.
• Act as Standards Leader for allocated subjects, using data effectively to drive improvement, reduce variation and close gaps.
• Lead the outcomes and standards strategy, including examination arrangements, assessment and internal tracking systems.
• Oversee examinations, vocational qualifications and statutory compliance, working closely with the Exams Officer and Trust teams.
• Lead the preparation, construction and maintenance of the whole-school timetable, including options processes, staffing allocations and cover arrangements.
• Support the Headteacher in staff deployment, appraisal, recruitment and performance management.
• Ensure the school is fully prepared for Ofsted inspections and other benchmarking visits.
• Promote the school and Trust positively through events, stakeholder engagement and external partnerships.
• Deputise for the Headteacher as required and undertake professional duties in their absence.

• Experienced senior leader with a strong track record of improving teaching, learning and outcomes in a secondary school.
• Qualified Teacher Status and an honours degree, with evidence of sustained professional development.
• Significant senior leadership experience, including curriculum leadership and responsibility for standards and outcomes.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks, self-evaluation and school improvement planning.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate staff, manage underperformance and deliver sustainable improvement.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence in using data to inform strategy and evaluate impact.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, inspire and work collaboratively.

Experience of timetabling, examination leadership and Trust-wide working is highly desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed leadership team within a supportive and ambitious Trust. You will have the opportunity to shape curriculum and outcomes at whole-school level, contribute to Trust-wide improvement and make a lasting difference to the life chances of young people.

Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is committed to ensuring that students achieve their full potential and flourish in a school where expectations of ourselves and our students are high. We provide a rich and varied curriculum, as well as an extensive range of extra-curricular activities. The semi-rural location in Sonning Common lends itself to beautiful views, and staff wellbeing is prioritised with a dedicated Wellbeing Group.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, focused on delivering high-quality education for all. The Trust values collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement, supported by the Maiden Erlegh Institute for professional learning.

Benefits include: pension schemes, generous annual leave, professional development through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, flexible working where eligible, wellbeing resources, and more. For details, please refer to the official Maiden Erlegh Trust information.

How to Apply:

If you would like an informal discussion, please contact (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). encourage early applications as the advert may close at any time. Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and complies with safeguarding requirements; the successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and references.