Average Deputy Headteacher salary in the UK

Deputy Head Teacher Hartlebury Up to £59,522.00 Core Purpose of the Deputy Headteacher To provide professional leadership and management of the School that will promote a secure foundation from which to achieve high standards in all areas of the School’s work.   To achieve success, the Deputy Headteacher will work with the Headteacher and Regional Lead and other key stakeholders to: • deliver the school’s vision, provide leadership and direction; • demonstrate outstanding leadership; • promote excellence, equality and high expectations of all students; • effectively and efficiently manage resources to achieve the school’s aims; • drive school performance and deliver continuous improvement; • carry out day-to-day management, organisation and administration; • create a safe, compelling and progressive learning environment that leads to students who are ready, confident and enthusiastic about their education and school. Duties and Responsibilities • Play an active part of the Senior Leadership Team and lead the school alongside the other members of this team, with enthusiasm, ambition and confidence. • Represent the SLT to all stakeholders. • Demonstrate personal enthusiasm for, and commitment to, embracing the love of learning and education. • Champion children, particularly those who are disadvantaged to ensure they are equipped, in the correct uniform and ready to learn. • Ensure that the behaviour culture across the school reflects the school’s high standards and ambition for our students, promoting high standards of behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning. • Lead the school’s reward and recognition systems and processes. • Promote exceptional attitudes and behaviours regarding safeguarding, welfare and safety. • Embody, promote and embed the values of the Rights Respecting School’s philosophy. • Develop, implement and evaluate policies, procedures and practices that drive improvement and raise standards. • Provide the professional challenge to staff to support continued reflection and striving to improve practice. • Work collaboratively with staff within the SLT, across the school, and the wider Cambian group • Access, analyse and interpret information, and use it effectively. • Initiate and support evidence-based research and debate about effective behaviour management practice. • Acknowledge excellence and challenge development areas for the school. • Build a strong, cohesive staff team that are able to consistently implement the school’s behaviour policies. • Promote the school’s ethos where continual professional development is an integral part of our practice. • Challenge, influence and motivate others to attain high goals. • Attend meetings of the Leadership Team when required. • Attend meetings and report to the governors as required. • Contribute effectively to the school development plan and self-evaluation. • Play a leading role in the successful implementation of change strategies. • Chair meetings of staff and to lead working parties as the need arises. • Participate fully in staff development and staff performance management, and lead where necessary • Play a central part in the school’s quality assurance and monitoring processes. • Provide statistical information about the school to the Headteacher for internal purposes or, when required, by external agencies. • Liaise with external agencies as required. • Participate in and lead assemblies as and when required. • Help promote, support and sustain excellent relationships with the local community. • Line manage designated staff as required. • Fulfil a teaching and mentoring requirement as required.

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*? Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). 4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG! Job Title:         Deputy Headteacher Location:         Groveside School, Reading, Berkshire Salary:             Up to £55,000 per annum dependent on experience Hours:             37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday  Contract:         Permanent, Term Time Only We are excited to introduce a Brand-New School, Groveside School in Reading, Berkshire. Groveside is due to open in September 2024, however we are looking for staff to join us earlier to help set up our school and be prepared for when our pupils start. We would be looking for someone to start in this role in April 2024.  Our school will cater for 60 pupils between 7 to 16 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher to join our team. If you are looking for a new opportunity which gives you the opportunity to flourish and support a brand new set up then this is the role for you!  About the role To provide a high-quality education service for our students in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body. To work with the Head Teacher, leadership team and other stakeholders to secure high standards throughout the school. The Deputy Headteacher will: Be a member of the senior leadership team.Support and direct the Headteacher in leading and managing the schoolA fully qualified teacher (QTS).Undertake such duties as are reasonably delegated by the Headteacher.Play a major role, under the overall direction of the Headteacher, in growing the school to its full capacity as well as formulating and reviewing the School Improvement Plan and the aims and objectives of the school by: Establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved.Leading and managing staff and resources to that end.Monitoring progress towards their achievement.Playing a key role in the school self-review process. Why join Acorn Education? Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributions“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness cover And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS and social media checks. *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 

Empowering Learning are supporting an independent provider of specialist education, who support children and young people aged 7 to 19 years with neurodiverse learning needs. They are seeking to appoint a Headteacher on a permanent basis within one of their schools based in West London from September 2024 start on a permanent basis. (A minimum of 12 months fixed term contract will also be considered). You will be able to provide effective leadership, coaching and direction to a multi-disciplinary team delivering sector leading specialist therapeutic education, as well as promote the organisation's values, model high expectations and ensure staff deliver high quality teaching, inclusivity, positive behaviours for learning, social, emotional & independence skills development, within a safe school community. You will lead your staff team to provide all opportunities possible to allow all pupils to thrive, gain qualifications and become successful independent adults and leaders. As the new Headteacher, you will oversee holistic child focussed solutions, ensuring strong senior management and accountability, so that all staff, pupils and parents/carers have the right resources, knowledge and skills to ensure effective pupil progress, a passion for life-long learning and career development, with the skills to positively influence our community and society. KEY REQUIREMENTS / KEY EXPERIENCE: Resilient and robust, role modelling outstanding teaching and professionalism.Substantial Headship experience within specialist therapeutic education provisions or specialist schools, managing multi-disciplinary teams of educators, clinicians and social workers.Proven experience of positive performance management & developing teams, inclusive of coaching and influencing staff to deliver innovative ways of working and teaching.Proven skills in operating at a strategic level as a collaborative and supportive member of a senior team, actively engaging in decision making leading to positive pupil progress and business outcomes.Experience of driving inclusive education initiatives to support best practice with vulnerable and complex groups.Proven skills in coaching & mentoring.Commercially astute and solutions focused.Proactive and innovative, collaborating with team members in other disciplines, whilst also with the ability to work flexibly and independently. Salary offered: £73,500 - £80,500 (Dependent on experience) To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Kenny Fraser at Empowering Learning on or email