Deputy Headteacher

Deyes High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 6DE

23 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  7 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £81,457.00 - £92,065.00 Annually (FTE)

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Are you an ambitious and inspirational senior leader ready to make a lasting impact?

Deyes High School is seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our leadership team and help drive the next stage of our journey towards excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader with a proven track record of improving outcomes, developing staff and leading whole-school improvement.

As a proud founding school of Lydiate Learning Trust, Deyes High School is a thriving secondary school with over 1,400 students. Rated Good by Ofsted, we are ambitious in our pursuit of becoming Outstanding and are committed to providing an exceptional education for every child.

In 2025, we moved into a state-of-the-art, net-zero-carbon school building, offering outstanding facilities for staff and students alike. Our modern learning environment reflects our commitment to innovation, sustainability and excellence.

About the Role

Working closely with the Head of School and senior leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the school and securing the highest standards of educational provision.

You will:

• Provide strategic leadership to drive school improvement.
• Lead and champion excellence in teaching, learning and assessment.
• Use performance data effectively to improve student outcomes.
• Support the development of an ambitious and inclusive curriculum.
• Promote high expectations, aspiration and achievement for all students.
• Lead and develop staff through coaching, challenge and professional development.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and aspirational school culture.
• Contribute to the wider work of Lydiate Learning Trust through collaboration and partnership.

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated and talented leader who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status and degree-level qualifications.
• Has substantial senior leadership experience and a successful track record of whole-school improvement.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment.
• Has experience of analysing and using data to drive improvement.
• Is passionate about raising standards and improving life chances for young people.
• Can inspire, motivate and develop staff at all levels.
• Has the vision, resilience and determination to help lead our school on its journey to becoming Outstanding.
• Shares our values of collaboration, accountability, respect and continuous improvement.

Why Join Deyes High School?

At Lydiate Learning Trust, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding environment where staff can thrive professionally and personally.

We offer:

• A strong culture of collaboration and professional learning.
• Extensive leadership development and CPD opportunities.
• Coaching and mentoring support.
• A comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance programme.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Occupational health support.
• Recognition and reward initiatives.
• The opportunity to work within a growing, ambitious and supportive Trust.

Join Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful school and make a significant contribution to the lives of our students, staff and community.

If you are an exceptional leader with the vision, passion and expertise to help shape the future of Deyes High School, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Deyes High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1336 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Deyes High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/deyes-high-school

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