32 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    Easter or September 2026

  • Closing date

    16 January 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    25 November 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Deputy headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L19 - L23

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an inspirational leader who will support the school in actively promoting the vision and ethos in every aspect of school life. This is the ideal opportunity for someone who is forward thinking, innovative in leadership and displays a passion for education, learning and wellbeing.

Experience and Key Qualities

We welcome applications from experienced leaders or those looking for their first deputy headship.

Our ideal candidate will:

  • Have experience of senior leadership within a school.
  • Hold an NPQH or be open to obtaining the qualification.
  • Have experience of working in a secondary school setting.
  • Be an excellent communicator with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Be experienced in leading school improvement and strategy.
  • Be able to lead on delivering an outstanding learning environment.

We would welcome an application if you are:

  • An inspirational, outstanding classroom practitioner committed to helping children achieve high academic standards and outcomes.
  • An exceptional individual who demonstrates energy, passion and excellence.
  • Able to demonstrate a proven track record of implementing change to raise standards and achievement for all students.
  • Highly committed and supportive of students, families, staff, AAC members and the wider Trust networks.
  • Able to take a lead role, working closely with the senior leadership team and other leading practitioners across the Trust in developing, implementing and evaluating policies and practice that lead to school improvement.
  • An experienced leader (minimum of 1 year at leadership level) who can provide vision and inspiration for students and staff in pursuit of excellence.
  • An effective communicator with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills who fully embraces our Trust ethos and values.

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to lmyburgh@robertsbridge.org.uk. Alternatively, submit your application to the HR Officer, Aquinas, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ.

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 16 January 2026

Interviews and task activities: Thursday 22 January 2026 and Friday 23 January 2026

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

Please note CVs will not be accepted in place of a completed application form. A signed copy of your application form will be required prior to interview.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit to our school prior to application.

Robertsbridge Community College is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

  • A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues.
  • A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
  • A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals.
  • A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances.
  • A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

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 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.

Upload additional documents

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

Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral) (2).pdf - 5.45 MB (opens in new tab)

About Robertsbridge Community College

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
Up to 750 pupils
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Email address
lmyburgh@robertsbridge.org.uk
Phone number
01580 880360
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Arranging a visit to Robertsbridge Community College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lmyburgh@robertsbridge.org.uk.

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