Deputy Headteacher

William Brookes School, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6NB

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  February 2027 or sooner if possible

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £67,898.00 Annually (Actual) Pay award pending

Deputy Headteacher job summary

We are seeking an exceptional and highly motivated leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Deputy Headteacher: Behaviour & Pastoral. This is a pivotal role responsible for shaping and driving a positive, inclusive and ambitious culture where every student feels safe, supported and able to thrive. You will provide strategic leadership for behaviour, attendance, personal development and pastoral inclusion, ensuring high standards of conduct, engagement and belonging across the school.

Working closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team, you will lead whole-school improvement initiatives, develop and embed effective behaviour systems, oversee pastoral and reintegration processes, and champion student wellbeing. You will also manage and support key pastoral leaders, build strong relationships with families and external agencies, and deputise for the Headteacher when required. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to make a significant impact on students' lives and contribute to the continued success of the school.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The 3-18 Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as such this post requires acknowledgement and understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.

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.

About William Brookes School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 748 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: William Brookes School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/william-brookes-school

William Brookes School is the only Coubertin School in the UK, located in the birthplace of the Modern Olympic Games. Rebuilt in 2010, our state of the art school offers students an innovative and inspirational learning environment.

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