Senior Deputy Head - Thomas Telford School
Area: Misc (Teaching)
Management Level: Deputy Head
Closing date for applications: N/A
Position Description
Senior Deputy Headteacher
Required for September 2026
Salary negotiable plus PRP
This 11-18 City Technology College with an enrolment of 1657 students is seeking to appoint a Senior Deputy Headteacher to support the strategic leadership of the School.
Sixteen Deputy Heads have progressed to Headship in the last fifteen years.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to serve on the Senior Management Team of one of the top performing schools in the country. The facilities are extensive and maintained at an exceptional level.
The successful candidate will have relevant senior experience and qualifications in secondary education, along with a track record of raising achievement and an ability to lead professional staff who are dedicated to meeting the academic and pastoral needs of students. As Senior Deputy Headteacher, they will play a key strategic role in whole-school leadership, deputising for the Headmaster when required and contributing to the long-term direction and continued success of the School.
They will lead our efforts in shaping the next generation of educators through comprehensive training programs, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. They will also work with schools in the Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust, providing support and intervention as needed.
The role carries significant responsibility for whole-school quality assurance, safeguarding oversight (as appropriate), and the effective implementation of key policies that secure outstanding outcomes for our students.
Application forms and details about the post can be downloaded from www.ttsonline.net under ’Job Vacancies’ on the ‘Quick Link’ tab. Please send your application form to The Headmaster, Mr Ian Rawlings, Thomas Telford School, Old Park Telford TF3 4NW or by email to hr@ttsonline.net .
Closing Date: Apply Immediately
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Check, two employment references and relevant right to work in the UK checks.
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