What skills and experience we're looking for
The Ideal Candidate
* Has a proven track record of successful leadership as either an Assistant Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher in a secondary setting
* Demonstrates outstanding knowledge of teaching and learning pedagogy
* Has experience of leading whole-school improvement initiatives
* Is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
* Has a clear commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and student wellbeing
* Has experience in timetable creation and is able to allocate staffing resource efficiently and effectively
Why Join Shuttleworth College?
* A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
* A strong culture of professional development and collaboration
* Engaged students who are keen to learn and succeed
* Opportunities to make a real and lasting impact in a community with specific challenges
Further details about the role
Salary: L21 – L26
Start Date: 1st September 2026
The Governors at Shuttleworth College are seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Headteacher responsible for Curriculum to join our senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the teaching and learning across the College.
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and ambitious leader to drive excellence in teaching, learning and assessment, ensuring that every student is inspired, challenged and supported to achieve their full potential.
About the Role
* Provide strategic leadership and vision for teaching, learning and curriculum development
* Lead on improving classroom practice through coaching, CPD and evidence-informed approaches
* Drive high standards of assessment, feedback and progress for all learners
* Work collaboratively with senior leaders, heads of department and teaching staff
* Champion inclusive practice and high expectations across the College
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
#J-18808-Ljbffr