DEPUTY HEADTEACHER (QUALITY OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT)
Thomas Gainsborough School
Deputy Headteacher (Quality of Personal Development)
Salary: Leadership Pay Scale Range FTE: £82,654 - £91,158 per annum)
Contract: Full time, permanent
Start date: January 2026 (or earlier by agreement)
At Thomas Gainsborough School, part of Unity Schools Partnership, we are proud to say this is a place where excellence is not just a goal but a lived reality – for each, for all. With over 1,600 students, including a thriving sixth form, we serve our local community with ambition, care and determination. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding leader to join our team as Deputy Headteacher (Quality of Personal Development). This is a pivotal role, central to our mission of delivering a personalised, aspirational and inclusive education that unlocks the potential of every young person.
As Deputy Head, you will have strategic responsibility for:
* SEND and Inclusion – ensuring that every student is known, valued and supported, removing barriers so all can thrive.
* Behaviour and Attendance – creating a calm, safe and respectful environment where students can flourish academically and personally.
* Safeguarding – leading with vigilance and care to ensure the highest standards of protection and well-being for every child.
Your work will embody our three pillars of Culture, Character and Currency: enriching students' experiences, shaping confident and principled young people, and securing the outcomes they need for future success. We are looking for a leader who is:
* Passionate about equity, inclusion and opportunity for all.
* Skilled in building strong, trusting relationships with students, families and staff.
* Committed to creating a culture of high expectations, compassion and accountability.
* Able to inspire colleagues and contribute to the wider improvement of the school and Trust.
In return, you will join a talented and supportive senior leadership team, a forward-thinking Trust, and a school community united by values of respect, resilience, honesty, happiness, confidence and positivity. If you are ready to make a lasting difference to young people's lives, we would love to hear from you. How to apply Please see the full job description and person specification attached.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the HR Manager Mrs M. Griss at or
Closing date: Wednesday 13th October 2025, 09:00am
Interviews: Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.
In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.
We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you'd prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we'll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We're keen to ensure we're designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.
CLOSING DATE