Deputy Head Teacher
Welcombe Hills School, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6TQ3 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
28 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
26 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L19 - L23 £77,552 - £85,529
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a proven, inspirational leader with the vision, knowledge and experience to support the Head Teacher in building on the school’s existing good practice and to move it forward at pace.
Our ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of working with pupils with a range of complex needs, curriculum development and delivery and the current Education Inspection Framework.
You should share our ambition for every child to achieve their full potential regardless of the complexity of their needs, in addition to having:
- a collaborative approach to being part of an ambitious and growing Trust,
- the ability to work strategically as part of the Senior Leadership Team,
- the drive to lead/support the future development of the school,
- the skills to motivate and inspire by being a visible leader,
- the ability to support the delivery of a diverse curriculum which meets the needs of all pupils,
- an outward facing approach in order to build and develop relationships and partnership working,
- excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, resilience and a positive attitude.
What the school offers its staff
- the opportunity to make a difference,
- enthusiastic, friendly and engaged pupils who are keen to learn,
- a supportive community of families and external partners,
- a friendly and inclusive working environment,
- talented, dedicated and hardworking colleagues and SLT team,
- support from the Executive Leadership and other senior leaders,
- comprehensive induction and probation support.
Reward & Benefits:
- a competitive salary
- access to the Teacher Pension Scheme & significant employer contribution
- excellent training and development opportunities, including full access to the National College courses and webinars
- enhanced Employee Assistance Programme (including GP helpline, financial & legal advice line and carer support for employee and household members)
- well-being app & staff discounts
- Occupational Health Service
- Family friendly and Employee Health & Well-being policies
- Childcare Voucher Scheme
- free parking
Further details about the role
Key Dates
Closing Date: Monday 28th April 2025 @ 9.00am
Shortlisting: Week com 28th April 2025*
Interview Date: Wednesday 7th May 2025*
Anticipated start date: 1st September 2025
*Provisional dates—subject to change.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Vikki King, Head Teacher on 01789 266845 or king.v@welearn365.com
To arrange a visit please contact the school office on 01789 266845 or email admin7044@welearn365.com
Commitment to safeguarding
Unity MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow robust safer recruitment processes, including online searches, during recruitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Barring List Check.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Welcombe Hills School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 184 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Welcombe Hills School website
- Email address
- joinus@unitymat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01789 266845
Special Needs
Arranging a visit to Welcombe Hills School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joinus@unitymat.co.uk.
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