What skills and experience we're looking for Neston High School seeks to appoint an outstanding professional to join us as Deputy Headteacher from September 2025. The post holder will also have oversight and responsibility for the strategy of the Academic areas across the school. There will be a focus on progress, curriculum, teaching and learning, data handling and sixth form. The person appointed will be an excellent teacher and communicator, able to inspire confidence in all stakeholders, and motivate learners to achieve the highest outcomes. You will be a very effective leader who is able to think strategically and deliver good outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Leader with a proven track record to further develop their career and to demonstrate they are able to take on the responsibilities and demands of a high-profile role successfully in a large secondary school. The current leadership team are committed to the incremental improvement of the school. We are a strong team, both in terms of experience and abilities. We are looking for people who will bring more divergent thinking to the team whilst being a team player. This is really important as the strength of our work is our ability to share ideas and then agree a way forward. What the school offers its staff This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking school at an exciting stage in its development. Commitment to safeguarding The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.