Job Description
Deputy Headteacher – Bracknell
Salary: £80,134-£88,237Contract: Full-time, PermanentStart Date: Sept 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and dedicated Deputy Headteacher to join a thriving secondary school located in Bracknell, Berkshire.The school is committed to providing an exceptional learning experience for every student and continues to build on its strong recent successes.
About the School
This is a vibrant, forward-thinking 11–18 secondary school with a strong culture of high expectations, inclusivity, and community values.The school has recently received highly positive feedback during its most recent Ofsted inspection, further highlighting its strengths and ongoing drive for excellence.
The Role
The school is seeking a dynamic and strategic Deputy Headteacher who will:
* Play a key role in driving whole-school improvement
* Inspire staff and students through high expectations and integrity
* Lead on areas such as curriculum, teaching and learning, behaviour, or personal development (to align with the successful candidate’s strengths)
* Develop strong, supportive relationships with staff, students, parents, and external partners
* Model the school’s core values of aspiration, kindness, and responsibility
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* Proven leadership experience with measurable impact
* A track record of improving student outcomes
* Expert knowledge of teaching, learning, and curriculum development
* The ability to motivate, challenge, and support others
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* A passion for inclusive, high-quality education for all
Why Join This School?
* A supportive and forward-thinking senior leadership team
* Highly committed and skilled staff
* Strong community ethos
* Students who are ambitious, polite, and eager to learn
* A school praised by Ofsted for its high standards, safe environment, and strong leadership
What Ofsted Praised (May 2024)
The most recent Ofsted report (May 2024) highlighted several strengths that contribute to the school’s continued success:
High Expectations & Academic Success
* Inspectors noted high expectations for what pupils can achieve, with most pupils achieving well.
* Students benefit from a broad and ambitious curriculum that supports both educational and career aspirations.
Strong Support for SEND and Disadvantaged Pupils
* Pupils with SEND and those facing disadvantage receive targeted and effective support to help them reach their goals.
* The school uses “Pupil Passports” to help adapt lessons to pupils’ needs, contributing to well-integrated support in classrooms.
Exceptional Behaviour & Learning Environment
* Pupils benefit from disruption-free learning and work hard in lessons.
* The school maintains a calm, orderly and safe environment where students feel secure and supported.
* Behaviour management is highly effective and consistently applied.
Highly Skilled Staff & Effective Leadership
* Teachers are recognised as subject experts who use lesson time effectively to enhance learning.
* Leadership was highlighted as strong, decisive, and dedicated to continuous improvement.
Commitment to Literacy & Student Development
* Reading is prioritised, with students starting each day with a challenging text in tutor groups.
* Students enjoy a wide range of creative and technical subjects across Key Stage 3.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for please apply today!