Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral)
Walker Riverside Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4AW11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
6 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 January 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: Full-Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L23 - L27 £88,951 - £98,106 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, highly motivated and experienced Deputy Headteacher to support the Headteacher and wider Trust to lead the school in the next exciting phase of its development and make a real impact.
Walker Riverside Academy needs an experienced senior leader with a broad and positive experience of leadership in a secondary school environment and experience of whole school pastoral leadership.
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD. Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities. You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated Headteacher, SLT, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board.
Further information about the job
As Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral) you will be the senior leader responsible for the vision, strategy, and daily management of student behaviour and attendance, with strategic oversight also of inclusion, SEND, and safeguarding. You will line manage a team of 3 Assistant Headteachers dedicated to attendance, inclusion and SEND. You will also line manage an extensive team of pastoral staff. With the support of the substantial resource the successful candidate will be highly visible within the academy and set the benchmark for pastoral standards.
Commitment to safeguarding
Tyne Coast Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
Applying for the job
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About Walker Riverside Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1123 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Walker Riverside Academy website
- Email address
- melissa.dobrianski@tynecoast.academy
We are an 11-16, all ability Academy built upon a starting premise that everyone is made to feel welcome, safe and supported. We are an inclusive community that believes in maintaining strong partnerships with parents/carers and students to ensure that our learners thrive in a secure and stimulating environment. We are committed to providing a quality education where the individual is valued and respected.
Arranging a visit to Walker Riverside Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email melissa.dobrianski@tynecoast.academy.
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