Senior Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum)

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and inspirational leader with a track record of improving standards as a Deputy or Assistant Headteacher.

The role: As Senior Deputy Headteacher you will be responsible for the strategic overview and leadership of the school curriculum.  This would include curriculum, teaching, achievement, SEND and Inclusion. As a key member of the leadership team, you will bring staff on the journey with you to achieve exceptional outcomes. This will Include supporting the development and implementation of our comprehensive CPD programme utilising our professional learning afternoons each Wednesday.

Why join us:

We invest in and support our aspirant and highly skilled staff, making it easy to access opportunities for continued professional development.

Our safe and nurturing environment enables staff to thrive.

We are a collaborative team working across the school and with wider Trust colleagues – sharing ideas, spreading best practice, supporting and challenging, and bringing out our very best.

We offer:

• A staff wellbeing day during term time;
• Long service awards and social events;
• A competitive salary; 
• Healthcare scheme for staff members and their families; 
• One early or late finish per fortnight for teaching staff;
• Automatic progression through pay points; 
• An in-house Leadership Development Programme; 
• Career progression opportunities; 
• Competitive pension; 
• Generous paid holiday entitlement (support staff); 
• Opportunities for flexible working Including a nine day fortnight; 
• Free parking; 
• Cycle to Work Scheme; 
• Discounts on holidays and retailers;

About us: This is a great time to join Southfield School as we were graded Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted in April 2023, and are looking for a highly effective leader to support our ambition to achieve well in the new framework.

As part of a growing Trust, and the opening of a new free school on the Hanwood Park estate, we will have opportunities for progression in the future. We are therefore looking for a candidate who has the aspiration and skillset to be a headteacher within 3 to 5 years.

To apply please follow: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136976/EDV-2026-SSG-06462 

Closing date for applications is Friday 10^th April at 9am and interviews will be towards the end of week commencing 13^th April.  If this role attracts sufficient interest before closing date, we may decide to interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

If you want more info about the role, please contact us at recruitment@orbismat.com or 01536 513063.

Southfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance.  The school is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment.