Deputy Headteacher
Job Description
Salary: Leadership Spine Point L12-16
Contract Type: Full-time permanent
Start Date: January 2026
Are you an experienced school leader looking for an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a successful and popular school?
This is an exciting opportunity to influence the direction of Cann Bridge School to further improve the lives of the most vulnerable children and young people. You will work collaboratively with the Headteacher and Governing Board, holding specific responsibility for areas of strategic development of the school, further developing and implementing robust school improvement strategies to enable Cann Bridge to provide the very best education.
You will demonstrate clear and effective leadership working closely with the extended Senior Leadership Team and Middle Leadership Team to ensure continued development from the recent strong foundations which have been laid. You will find a very supportive staff team who are dedicated to the learners, working diligently to implement the new vision and values for the school.
Key Responsibilities:
- Formulating and driving the school's aims and objectives
- Establishing and implementing policies for achieving aims and objectives
- Managing staff and resources effectively
- Monitoring progress and reporting to the Governors
- Leading strategic areas in the School Development Plan and Self Evaluation Framework
- Strategically leading safeguarding, attendance, behaviour, and continuous professional development
- Managing medical conditions and supporting vulnerable children
- Leading curriculum development, teaching, learning, and assessment standards
- Undertaking class teacher responsibilities when required
- Representing the Headteacher at meetings as needed
Please visit our website to download the Candidate Information Pack and apply online: www.cannbridgeschool.co.uk/about-us/vacancies-volunteers
Cann Bridge School is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
Opportunities to Visit the School – Tuesday 16th, Friday 19th, and Wednesday 24th September 2025 at 11:00am To arrange your visit, please contact us on 01752 207909 or email HR@cannbridge.co.uk.
If these dates or times are not convenient, please let us know — we will be happy to explore alternative arrangements.
Application Closing Date – Monday 29th September 2025
Interviews – Monday 6th October 2025
