Deputy Headteacher
Closing in 9 days (15 May 2025 12:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: £66,919 to £73,819 depending on experience
Employer: Sexey’s School
Location: Bruton, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 15 May 2025 12:00 pm
About the job
Key information
- Salary: £66,919 to £73,819 depending on experience
- Full-Time 1.0FTE
- Permanent
- Required from September 2025
What will I be doing?
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?
- 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?
- 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.
DBS check
The advertised post is subject to an enhanced DBS check References, Right to Work in the UK, online searches and other pre-employment checks.
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: Noon on 15 May 2025
Interviews: w/c 19 May 2025 (dates to be confirmed)
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.
For application details and further information please visit the Trust Careers site
