What skills and experience we're looking for
The main areas of responsibility will be:
* The continued evolution and improvement of Teaching & Learning utilising evidence-based research
* Leading change in response to the DfE’s Curriculum and Assessment Review
* Contributing to the school’s ongoing inclusion strategy
* Oversight of the implementation of the school’s pioneering Digital & AI strategy
* Oversight of our Quality Assurance process
* Oversight of Whole School CPD
* Working alongside the Headteacher to deliver our ‘outward-facing school’ strategy
* Leading performance management for teaching staff
* Contributing to the ongoing development of student voice
* Leadership of our Exams department and our Admissions process
The successful candidate will also be able to:
* Demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities and articulate clear values and moral purpose
* Model excellence in the classroom, leading the development of colleagues at all levels
* Promote high expectations in all areas of the school and hold staff to account
* Confidently evaluate performance data and identify priorities for continuous improvement
* Implement change, using research as a driver, and lead teams in delivering measurable impact
* Communicate effectively and build strong relationships with the whole school community – students, parents, governors and colleagues, and beyond
* Evidence successful senior leadership experience as an Assistant or Deputy Headteacher
* Support in the effective implementation of safeguarding practices
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
* the opportunity to join a highly successful and collaborative Maths department with a range of expertise
* a well-established curriculum with high quality lesson resources available for all key stages
* a wide range of online paid resources to support teaching and learning
* a stimulating and creative environment in a school where extra-curricular activities flourish
* a diverse workplace, with an engaged student and staff community who are currently collaborating on developing our whole school digital strategy
* a two-week October half term
* a caring environment where the work-life balance of teachers is proactively supported by the governors and senior leadership team.
* Teacher pension scheme
* numerous other benefits (please see our attached information pack)
Further details about the role
The Tiffin Girls’ School is seeking to appoint an empathetic, proactive and innovative Deputy Headteacher, to support our students, who are articulate, motivated and caring, to be the best version of themselves in this vibrant learning community.
This is a fabulous opportunity to join an experienced and forward-thinking leadership team in a school with remarkable strengths, impressive outcomes, and a unified student and staff community.
The successful candidate will have leadership skills, ideas and drive to support the new Headteacher in continuing to develop our holistic and pioneering education provision, enabling students to grow and flourish.
At the heart of this exciting and wide-reaching role is the opportunity to shape an overarching strategy for Quality of Education, and to have a measurable impact on the culture of the school.
Visits to the school by interested candidates are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Claire Russam, HR Director (recruitment@tiffingirls.org) to arrange. Visits will be offered Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 February 2026.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Tiffin Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and support this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to both a full employment history and child protection check, and will also be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (criminal record) check.
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