Deputy Headteacher
Torquay Girls' Grammar School, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7DY12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 8am
Date listed
6 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £73,105.00 - £80,655.00 Annually (FTE) L15-L19
Deputy Headteacher job summary
A unique opportunity has arisen to join our school as Deputy Headteacher. This position includes being Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the school, and leadership of another whole school area of responsibility which will be agreed with the successful candidate.
We are looking for an inspirational, experienced leader who will play a key role in shaping the direction and vision of the school. This position is ideally suited to an experienced Assistant Headteacher ready to step into Deputy Headship, or an established Deputy Headteacher seeking to further develop their leadership skills.
As DSL, the successful candidate will lead on safeguarding and child protection across the school, working closely with the safeguarding and pastoral team, to ensure that the welfare of our students is prioritised.
At Torquay Girls' Grammar School, we believe that strong teaching and learning is at the heart of our mission to inspire and empower our students to reach their full potential. Our dedicated team of staff are passionate professionals who are committed to creating engaging and inclusive learning environments to ensure that our students achieve the very best academic outcomes to support their future pathways. Academic success is at the core of what we do as a school, however, we are also committed to having a curriculum, alongside our pastoral system and extra-curriculum opportunities, which enables students to develop their confidence, resilience and self esteem. We truly believe that students being happy and relaxed within school is crucial to their success.
When Ofsted visited in November 2023, our hard work was recognised by achieving ‘Outstanding’ in every category of the Ofsted Framework, including leadership and management. This is no mean feat, and we are incredibly proud of this achievement.
The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic Senior Leadership Team, who work closely together to further shape our strategic direction and drive the continued success of our school. As a team, we are committed to playing to each individuals' strengths, as well as supporting each other to develop as versatile and experienced leaders. You will be joining a school which values every individual within our school community, evident from almost 100% of staff saying that they enjoy and are proud to work at our school (July 2025).
Visits to the school are encouraged on the following dates:
- Thursday 14th May 2026, 10:00am
- Friday 15th May 2026, 12:30pm or 4:00pm
If you would like to visit on ones of these dates, please contact Sarah Forster, Headteacher, via Louise Rumbelow, Headteacher's PA (lrumbelow@tggsacademy.org). If you have any questions in relation to the role or the recruitment process, please contact Abigail Henwood, HR Manager (personnel@tggsacademy.org).
Torquay Girls’ Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles within our school are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is an offence to apply to this role is you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, references will be taken up for all shortlisted applicants, and online searches will be completed. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including a Child Barred List check, and other relevant employment checks.
As a school, we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
All roles within our school are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is an offence to apply to this role is you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. As part of our safer recruitment procedures, references will be taken up for all shortlisted applicants, and online searches will be completed. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including a Child Barred List check, and other relevant employment checks.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Torquay Girls' Grammar School
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1021 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Torquay Girls' Grammar School website
Torquay Girls’ Grammar School is a girls’ 11 to 16 selective Single Academy Trust, with a mixed Sixth Form (16 to 18), located in Torquay, Devon.
Our status as a Single Academy Trust means that we have the freedom to implement a curriculum intent which focusses on the whole child: to equip students for a future in which they have the academic qualifications, character skills and self-esteem to make decisions that lead to long, happy and content lives.
Our school is founded on our core values which apply to our whole community: equality, open minded, kindness, collaboration, and well-being.
When Ofsted visited in November 2023, our hard work was recognised by achieving ‘Outstanding’ in every category of the Ofsted Framework. This is no mean feat, and we are incredibly proud of this achievement. Our academic results are consistently high - in the 2025 Sunday Times Schools Guide, we ranked 3rd in Devon and 99th nationally for academic results - which is true testament to the continued dedication from both our students and staff.
Our school is a place where students want to learn and there is a deeply engrained sense of belonging and identity to the school’s history, values and traditions. Staff and pupils fully embrace our House Culture and the opportunities for extra curricular activities and trips.
If you are starting your professional career or are coming with a wealth of experience, you would be joining a school which values every individual within our school community.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch, we would love to hear from you!
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