14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    27 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    13 February 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

Leadership pay range L23-L27

What skills and experience we're looking for

“Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.”

We are seeking a visionary leader who will help shape the future of our school and the high-quality daily experiences for our students and staff. In a large school, successful leadership requires the development of others. As such, we believe that ‘a well-led school is well-led by many.’ The key to this role is enabling others to grow.

A great opportunity to contribute to the leadership of a large, inclusive and dynamic school community. We:

  • had a really successful inspection by Ofsted (May 2025) endorsing our approach
  • have recently undergone a significant site development project due to our increasing popularity and increased admissions applications. This has further enhanced our already excellent working environment/facilities
  • are a genuinely inclusive school. People matter; everybody matters.
  • have strong leadership at all levels and this is a deliberate way of working
  • have a really strong pastoral system and structures, resulting in high levels of behaviour and buy-in from our students and parents
  • have a talented, supportive staff who are share and uphold the school’s values. They are fully committed to improving the school further
  • received an award as ‘Employer of the Year 2023’ in The Herald Business and Tourism Awards
  • are part of a very special local community. Stratford upon Avon is a wonderful place to work.

What the school offers its staff

There has never been a better time to work at Stratford upon Avon School. This is no ordinary school. There are many excellent schools around, but they all have a very different feel. We are a lovely school with a genuine ‘feel good factor’ throughout. Our mission is summed up by 3 words, Engage, Enthuse & Inspire, which underpin what we’re all about.

“To thine own self be true”’. We hope you are particularly excited at the prospect of joining us. If you think, you have what it takes, please complete the school application form. Within the Additional Information section on the form, explain how you would provide strategic leadership across the 3 domains of: culture and ethos, curriculum and teaching and organisational effectiveness.

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 School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Post is subject to an Enhanced DBS

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Stratford Upon Avon School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1904 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Stratford Upon Avon School website
Email address
recruitment@stratfordschool.co.uk
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This is no ordinary school. There are many excellent schools around, but they all have a very different feel. We are a lovely school with a genuine ‘feel good factor’ throughout. Our mission is summed up by 3 words, Engage, Enthuse & Inspire, which underpin what we’re all about. As a result, visitors are invariably struck by the energy/enthusiasm of our staff & the excellent relationships evident with students. There has never been a better time to work at Stratford upon Avon School.

Arranging a visit to Stratford Upon Avon School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stratfordschool.co.uk.

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