Tymberwood Academy would like to offer you the chance to apply for this exciting and vital role of Deputy Headteacher. 

The role of Deputy Headteacher will require you to work with the Headteacher to embed outstanding teaching and learning across the school through the development of the curriculum and staff. You will be required to deputise and lead in the absence of the Headteacher.

Tymberwood Academy is a thriving two‑form entry school, known affectionately as “the hidden gem of Gravesend” Our renewed vision, “Rooted in values. Reaching for excellence,” reflects our determination to build strong values, raise expectations, and ensure every child receives the best possible start in life.

Tymberwood is a school with big ambitions. We place children’s needs and life chances at the centre of everything we do. Our learning environment is warm, nurturing, and aspirational, and we encourage our pupils to challenge themselves, build confidence, and develop independence. Alongside securing strong foundations in reading, writing, and mathematics, our whole curriculum offer broadens horizons and sparks curiosity. We are very fortunate to have extensive grounds and facilities that the children can enjoy all year round.

We promote a culture where teamwork, reflection, and professional learning are central to improving outcomes for all pupils. Our aim is to ensure every child is understood as an individual and supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Tymberwood has a long‑established commitment to inclusive practice. Our work is firmly centred on children’s needs, with the belief that every pupil can succeed, no matter their starting point. Our ethos of consistent care, purposeful nurture, and high aspiration remains at the heart of our identity.

Families can feel confident that Tymberwood is a place where children are cared for deeply, challenged appropriately, and offered rich opportunities to grow into confident, curious learners.

With strong safeguarding practice, a positive approach to behaviour, and an increasing focus on personal development, Tymberwood is a school where children enjoy learning and staff are committed to making a real difference.

In particular, successful applicants should have:

• The relevant degree and QTS
• At least four years experience of teaching in the primary setting
• Experience of successful Ofsted inspections
• Evidence of further effective professional development
• Experience of successfully managing and leading a team
• Be aware and compliant with the monitoring and evaluation process
• Be able to contribute to the SEF and SDP
• Have a proven record of raising educational standards by using data and have the ability to set targets to achieve this

You should:

• Be driven by values and able to articulate significant evidence of relational leadership
• Have strong leadership skills that result in the provision of first-class teaching and learning opportunities for all pupils
• Be able to develop outstanding practice in teaching and learning, setting targets for continuous improvement and provide support through appraisal, planning and delivering CPD on matters of learning and teaching as required
• Be extremely well organised
• Be a supportive member of the team and able to bring out the best in others

For further information about the role come and visit our school!  To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office.  School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.