Deputy Headteacher, Quality of Education

Cranbrook Education Campus, Exeter, Devon, EX5 7EE

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L6 - L10 £58,569 - £65,691

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Deputy Headteacher to lead on Quality of Education within the Primary Phase of our all-through campus.

This key leadership role will focus on driving high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum design, ensuring strong outcomes for all pupils. Working closely with the Headteacher and senior leaders, you will play a central role in shaping strategic improvement across the primary phase while contributing to the wider all-through vision.

The successful candidate will:

• Have proven leadership experience in a primary setting
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of high-quality education and curriculum excellence
• Inspire, support and develop staff to achieve consistently high standards
• Be committed to inclusion, equity and pupil achievement

We offer:

• A collaborative and forward-thinking all-through campus
• Engaged pupils and a supportive staff team
• Excellent professional development opportunities

If you meet the requirements of this role, we would love to hear from you.

We invite you to explore our campus and connect with the Head of Primary, Catherine Edingham, during our scheduled sessions on:

• Tuesday 24th February, 9:00am – 9:30am
• Thursday 26th February, 2:30pm – 3:00pm
• Tuesday 3rd March, 1:30pm – 2:00pm
• Thursday 5th March, 9:00am – 9:30am

If you would like to attend a scheduled sessions, please email recruitment@cranbrook.education providing your name and contact details and your preferred session.

What the school offers its staff

Cranbrook Education Campus is a unique all through school that operates at the heart of its community, offering aspirational learning and opportunities to transform the lives of our pupils. Our mission is to transform lives and strengthen our communities to make the world a better place. We do this by living our values of “the PERKS” of being #Crantastic”. We are Proud, Engaged, Ready, Kind and Safe.

For further details about the school, please visit our website https://www.cranbrookeducationcampus.org.uk/

The Ted Wragg Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check. A copy of Cranbrook Education Campus Safeguarding Policy can be accessed by visiting our website https://www.cranbrook.education/information/safeguarding

We are part of the Ted Wragg Trust, an ambitious and inclusive trust of schools strengthening our communities through excellent education.

Transport Links:

Cranbrook Education Campus is well connected and easily accessible. The campus is located close to the A30, providing direct road links to Exeter and the wider Devon area. Cranbrook railway station is within easy reach, offering regular services to Exeter, Honiton and London Waterloo. The campus is also served by local bus routes, and Exeter International Airport is approximately 10 minutes away by car.

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

The Ted Wragg Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check.

A copy of Cranbrook Education Campus Safeguarding Policy can be accessed by visiting our website https://www.cranbrook.education/information/safeguarding

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, Quality of Education Recruitment Pack.pdf - 1.36 MB (opens in new tab)

About Cranbrook Education Campus

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1058 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cranbrook Education Campus website
• Email address: recruitment@cranbrook.education
• Phone number: 01404 823293
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cranbrook-education-campus

Cranbrook Education Campus is a unique all through school that operates at the heart of its community, offering aspirational learning and opportunities to transform the lives of its pupils.

We are part of the Ted Wragg Trust, an ambitious and inclusive trust of schools strengthening our communities through excellent education.

Arranging a visit to Cranbrook Education Campus

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@cranbrook.education.

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