About the job

Key information

Sexey’s School, Cole Road, Bruton, BA10 0DF
Salary: £66,919 to £73,819 depending on experience
Full-Time 1.0FTE, Permanent
Required from September 2025

Are you an experienced and visionary leader with a passion for data-driven school improvement?
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team, with a key focus on curriculum and assessment. A key element of this role will be drawing upon student data to enhance teaching, learning and overall school performance.

As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our school’s future by leading on student assessment, tracking progress and ensuring data is used effectively to drive achievement. Working closely with the Headteacher and leadership team, you will support strategic decision-making, promote high standards of teaching and implement robust data systems that support both students and staff in achieving excellence.

Sexey’s School is a Church of England School and applicants should be committed to supporting the development of the school’s Christian distinctiveness and its Christian vision for education. The school also has state Boarding provision which was rated ‘Good’ in all areas in its most recent inspection.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified teacher status (QTS) with significant leadership experience
• The ability build excellent professional relationships and high performing teams
• A strong track record of using data to inform school improvement and student progress
• Expertise in curriculum design, assessment, data analysis tools and school performance strategies
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire staff and students alike
• Commitment to inclusive education and raising achievement for all students

What is in it for me?

Why Join Us?

• A forward-thinking school committed to continuous improvement
• A collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Leadership coaching and support
• Strong partnerships with a range of organisations, including the Education Endowment Foundation and diocese of Bath and Wells
• The chance to make a significant impact on student achievement through data-led strategies.

Supporting documents and information

Visits to Sexey’s School are warmly invited and encouraged. Please contact Gemma Beale on gbeale@sexeys.somerset.sch.uk to arrange an appointment or discussion with the Headteacher.

Closing date for applications: 24 March 2025

Interviews: w/c 31 March 2025

The Quantock Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches as part of our safer recruitment processes.

The advertised post is subject to an enhanced DBS check References, Right to Work in the UK and other pre-employment checks.

For application details and further information please visit the trust website.

email: QETrecruitment@quantockedtrust.co.uk

Durleigh Road, Bridgwater, TA6 7HW

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