Deputy Headteacher

The role is suitable for an experienced teacher and outstanding leader, the new Deputy Headteacher will benefit from:

• A dedicated and hardworking team of highly professional staff who are ambitious for all pupils, securing continual improvement in a changing educational landscape.
• A highly skilled, ambitious and hardworking Senior Leadership Team.
• Students who want to learn and take part in all aspects of school life.
• Governors who have high expectations in delivering the strategic direction of the school and are positive and supportive.
• Development, training, and support for all staff.
• A well-managed budget.
• The school was inspected by Ofsted in November 2023 and was judged to be 'Good'., West Hatch is a thriving, heavily oversubscribed innovative school. Proud of its success with significantly above average results and recently rated 'Good' by Ofsted, we are always striving for improvement. We are keen to appoint individuals with a positive outlook and a proactive attitude - colleagues who enrich the lives of the learners and staff with whom they work.
We place great store on teacher development at all levels and offer a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their leadership potential within and beyond West Hatch. The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references. Further details about this post and an Application Form are available by visiting our school website. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.Documents Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.
• Recruitment Pack
  
  Group 7 - ISR Range 19-24 (£78,926 - £89,033)
Required for September 2025 or sooner We are looking for an exceptional and committed teacher with the energy, drive, enthusiasm and ambition to be Deputy Headteacher. This pivotal leadership position arises as part of our ongoing commitment to providing the highest standards of education and care for our pupils. The role is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a school described by Ofsted (2023) as a "tolerant and inclusive community" where pupils are "happy, safe, and eager to work hard." West Hatch is a thriving, heavily oversubscribed, non-selective secular Academy School providing outstanding education to students aged 11 - 18. Our success builds upon the strong links between students, staff, parents, the Governing Body and the wider community.