Deputy Headteacher

Kingsmead School, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 1DH

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L18 - L22

What skills and experience we're looking for

Specific responsibilities and skills will include:

• Support the Headteacher in delivery of the school vision for all learners

• Be a strategic thinker with a passion for learning

• Have high expectations that motivate, support and challenge teachers and students alike

• Be a strong communicator, enthusiastic and relentlessly optimistic in approach

• Have an innovative and creative approach• Lead behaviour systems and student attendance

What the school offers its staff

• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Discounts & Online Help
• Free Parking
• Pension
• Training & Development
• Flu Vaccination
• Eye Test
• Physiotherapy Service
• Menopause Support
• Occupational Health

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

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure and barring service check is a requirement of this post. A copy of the ‘Safeguarding Policy’ is available to view by visiting the School website: www.kingsmeadschool.net

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Deputy Headteacher - Secondary JD.pdf - 232 KB (opens in new tab)

Advert - Deputy Headteacher.pdf - 219 KB (opens in new tab)

About Kingsmead School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1429 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingsmead School website
• Email address: recruitment@kingsmeadschool.net
• Phone number: 01543 227339
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsmead-school-ws12-1dh

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Arranging a visit to Kingsmead School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@kingsmeadschool.net.

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