Deputy Headteacher
Glebe School, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 9AE27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Required for January 2027 or earlier
Closing date
23 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
27 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £86,763 to £99,840
Pay scale
- Outer London Leadership, scale points 20-26
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and ambitious Deputy Headteacher to join our inclusive and high-performing school to help lead the next phase of our development. Glebe School is an outstanding SEN school with a strong reputation for excellence. We are proud to be an Investors in People Platinum school, reflecting our deep commitment to staff development, wellbeing and professional growth. Our recent Ofsted inspection confirmed our Outstanding status, recognising the quality of education, leadership and care provided across the school. At Glebe, the pupil’s progress and personal development are at the core of what we do, supported by our remarkable and dedicated staff body. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior leader to play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the school.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the Headteacher, you will:
- lead on curriculum development, assessment and whole-school outcomes;
- oversee quality assurance and ensure the school remains Ofsted-ready;
- drive high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour;
- lead and develop staff through coaching, CPD and performance management;
- contribute to the strategic leadership and vision of the school;
- support the operational day-to-day leadership of the school;
- deputise for the Headteacher when required
- We are looking for:
- a committed leader with a proven track record of successful senior leadership;
- an outstanding practitioner with high expectations for all pupils;
- a leader who can inspire, motivate and develop staff;
- a resilient and visionary leader with the drive to sustain school improvement;
- a commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for SEND learners;
- a team player with excellent interpersonal skills
If you are the person to take up the challenge and help lead our exceptional school, we would like to hear from you. We are proud of our school and pupils and encourage you to visit. Our Headteacher, Ian Travis, will meet potential candidates on Wednesday 15th April at 2pm or Tuesday 21st April at 9am. To arrange your visit please contact Mrs Caroline Bale at recruitment@glebe.bromley.sch.uk or 020 87774540.
To obtain an information pack, please visit our school website www.glebe.bromley.sch.uk
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- the opportunity to play a leading role in an Outstanding school;
- a forward-thinking and supportive Senior Leadership Team;
- a stable and committed staff body;
- high-quality professional development and leadership opportunities;
- a strong culture of collaboration and continuous improvement;
- a comprehensive wellbeing package including access to GP appointments and physiotherapy
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Glebe School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 289 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Glebe School website
- Email address
- recruitment@glebe.bromley.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02087774540
At Glebe, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, inclusive community where pupils feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our position within the top 2% of special schools in the country based on performance outcomes. This success is also demonstrated through our consistently outstanding Ofsted reports, with the latest (2025) highlighting that ‘respect and kindness are at the heart of the school’s culture.’
We’ve cultivated an exceptional environment at Glebe, where the whole school community collaborates to set and achieve ambitious goals for our pupils. As a result, this empowers our pupils to transition into adulthood successfully. Above all, the wellbeing of everyone - staff and students alike - is a priority at Glebe.
Arranging a visit to Glebe School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@glebe.bromley.sch.uk.
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