Deputy Headteacher

The Cornelius Vermuyden School, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QS

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026 (or earlier)

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  11 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £76,776.00 - £84,705.00 Annually (Actual) L17-L21

Deputy Headteacher job summary

This is an exciting time to join us. The school has stabilised, culture is shifting, and we are building the clarity, consistency and ambition our pupils deserve. If you visit, you will see a school that has changed for the better; calmer, more purposeful, and increasingly proud. We think you’ll be won over by our children, our staff, and the direction we are travelling in.

As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, you will play a central role in driving our strategic vision and priorities. You will support and challenge staff to secure the very best outcomes for pupils, while helping to build a culture rooted in aspiration, inclusion and high standards.

We are seeking someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner.
• Has experience working with pupils with a diverse range of abilities and needs.
• Leads with integrity, high expectations and a genuine belief that every child can succeed.
• Communicates clearly and confidently with pupils, staff, families, governors and external partners.
• Is motivated by challenge and understands what it takes to improve a school in difficult circumstances.
• Understands that context informs leadership decisions but does not define expectations or lower ambition.

As a partner school of South East Essex Academy Trust, we benefit from strong partnerships with local schools and a commitment to high‑quality professional learning. We offer excellent opportunities for leadership development and ongoing career progression.

We would strongly encourage you to visit us before applying. Seeing the school in action will give you a real sense of who we are and where we are heading.

To arrange a tour or a conversation with the Headteacher, please contact the school office on 01268 685011 or admin@corneliusvermuyden.com.

To view the Recruitment Pack click here

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Cornelius Vermuyden School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 727 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Cornelius Vermuyden School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-cornelius-vermuyden-school-canvey-island

Cornelius Vermuyden is a vibrant and distinctive learning community in which all students receive the support, challenge and encouragement that they need to become successful, confident and mature young people who are well-prepared for life beyond school. Located on a beautiful site on Canvey Island and easily accessible to all parts of Essex, Southend and London, the school provides a secure and happy environment for positive and exciting learning experiences.

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