Deputy Headteacher

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Deputy Headteacher with responsibility for Safeguarding, one key Ofsted area and one core curriculum area to join our fantastic team at Pear Tree High School.

This is a permanent, full time leadership role.

This role attracts a salary on the Leadership Scale, points 10-14 with a value of £64,691 - £71,330.

A committed and experienced educational professional to work with the Headteacher, governors, trustees and the wider school community to effectively establish, develop and sustain the school's ethos and strategic direction. This Deputy Headteacher position will include a small teaching commitment and play a key role in driving forward our School Improvement Plan, particularly with a focus on Post‑16 provision and other significant strategic areas.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of improving outcomes for all students, especially those who are disadvantaged, vulnerable students, and those with SEND. This role requires someone with a strong understanding of strategies to effectively deliver the school curriculum and develop effective Teaching, Learning and Assessment practice within a school.

To provide excellent leadership and management to embed the vision and values of the Trust and to secure the highest possible outcomes for students across the school. In addition to those professional responsibilities which are common to all classroom teachers in the school, the post holder's key responsibilities will include:

• To provide excellent leadership and management to embed the vision and values of the Trust and to secure the highest possible outcomes for students across the school
• To take full responsibility for leading and managing aspects of the school under the overall direction of the Headteacher and take full responsibility for the school in the absence of the Headteacher
• To promote a shared collective vision across the school enthusing, inspiring and motivating the whole school community so that all students experience a positive and enriching school life
• To ensure that the school is a safe, orderly and inclusive environment that engages students effectively and supports their learning
• To establish and sustain high quality expert teaching across all subject areas within school, drawing on national research and evidence informed understanding of effective teaching and how students learn
• To ensure effective management & deployment of staff to maximise student achievement & attainment paying due attention to appropriate workload and work life balance

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

Please follow the online application process to be considered. Interviews will take place in person shortly after the job closing.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays for teachers as per School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document; non‑teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years’ service
• Cycle scheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we’re happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many…