Deputy Headteacher – Quality of Education
Manshead Church of England Academy, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 May 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
8 May 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: 37.5 hours - Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L18 - 22
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualification:
Qualified teacher status
Degree
Evidence of continuing professional development, including safeguarding, pastoral leadership, behaviour and attendance
Knowledge & Experience:
Successful leadership and management experience in a school
An exemplar teaching practitioner
Experience of improving teaching and learning across a school
Evidence of improving student outcomes and attainment
Experience of leading curriculum development and assessment systems
Strong understanding of quality assurance and school improvement processes
Experience of analysing pupil performance data effectively
Experience of coaching, mentoring and developing staff
Experience of line managing staff and holding teams or individuals to account
Experience of analysing data, developing strategic plans, setting targets and evaluating progress towards them
Experience of implementing whole school improvement strategies
Experience of working with external agencies
Experience of leading interventions to support vulnerable students
Experience of leading staff development sessions
Occupational Skills:
Lead by example and be a role model to all staff and students
Ability to organise work, prioritise tasks, make decisions and manage time effectively
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage a range of audiences including staff, children, parents, governors and external agencies
Other Requirements:
Enhance DBS clearance
Demonstrable knowledge of SEND, WWTSC and KCSIE (including Prevent and British Values)
Ability to remain calm, positive and enthusiastic when working under pressure
Ability to articulate and share the school vision, aims and values
Evidence of leading through OFSTED and/or SIAMS with positive outcomes
An understanding of an commitment to equality of opportunity
Abide by all academy and Trust equal opportunity policies
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
What the school offers its staff
Manshead CE Academy is a vibrant learning environment. The students benefit from highly qualified and exceptionally committed staff who recognise the importance of engaging and challenging teaching and an effective culture of vigilance around student well-being and safeguarding.
The curriculum has carefully designed pathways to ensure it meets the needs of all our students. It provides an excellent range of options in GCSE, BTec and A level qualifications. Students are valued and appreciate the strong community ethos, which is supported and enhanced through the practise and recognition of Christian values. All students experience a high level of care and guidance to support their personal and academic development.
The academy has introduced “The Manshead Charter” which provides clear expectations of the conduct staff and student should demonstrate themselves and expect from others.
We are an active member of the Diocese of St Alban’s Multi-Academy Trust and work closely with local primary schools to develop and share best practice.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Manshead Church of England Academy
- School type
- Academies, Church of England, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1146 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Manshead Church of England Academy website
- Email address
- sharpv@mansheadschool.co.uk
Arranging a visit to Manshead Church of England Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sharpv@mansheadschool.co.uk.
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