Job Description

Salary

L7 - 11 60,145 - 66,368

Contractual hours

32.5

Basis

Full Time

Job type

Leadership

Job category

Leadership

Date posted

15/01/2026

Job reference

LSP-S042

Deputy Headteacher

Hours:

Full-time

Contract:

18 months fixed-term contract or secondment

Salary:

Leadership Scale, Range 7-11 60,145 - 66,368

Actual Salary:

60,145 - 66,368

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Are you an ambitious leader ready to make a real difference?

We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to lead pastoral care including behaviour, attendance and personal development at a crucial and exciting stage in our school's journey.

This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced or aspiring senior leader who has high expectations, believes deeply in the potential of every child and is motivated by the challenge of improving outcomes in a diverse inner-city context.

The Role

As Deputy Headteacher - Pastoral Care, Behaviour and Personal Development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the culture and climate of the school. You will lead whole-school improvement in behaviour for learning, attendance, safeguarding and personal development, ensuring pupils feel safe, valued and inspired to succeed.

This is a strategic leadership role with real scope to influence change. You will work closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team to raise expectations, strengthen consistency and embed systems that enable both pupils and staff to thrive.

We are open to applications from candidates seeking an 18-month secondment or fixed-term contract, making this an ideal opportunity for a leader ready to step up, broaden their experience or contribute their expertise at a key moment of development.

We are looking for a leader who:

Has high expectations of pupils and staff and the determination to see them met


Is passionate about pastoral care, behaviour for learning and inclusion


Can inspire and support staff to improve practice through strong relationships and clear systems


Understands the challenges and opportunities of a diverse inner-city context


Is committed to the Christian ethos of a Church of England school, while being inclusive of all faiths and none


Is ambitious, reflective and motivated by making a tangible difference to pupils' lives


You may be an experienced Deputy Headteacher or an ambitious Assistant Headteacher ready for the next step.

We can offer:

A significant leadership role with real scope to shape school culture and practice


The opportunity to lead meaningful improvement in behaviour, attendance and personal development


A supportive Headteacher and leadership team who value collaboration and professional growth


A committed staff team who care deeply about the pupils and community they serve


An opportunity to develop leadership experience through an 18-month secondment or fixed-term contract, with potential future opportunities


Excellent CPD opportunities


Access to wellbeing support


24-hour confidential helpline and counselling


Healthcare cash plan


Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme


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The School

We are a Church of England school rooted in our Christian vision and values, serving a richly diverse community in the heart of the city. Our pupils bring a wide range of experiences, cultures and strengths, and we are committed to equity, inclusion and excellence for all.

We are on a clear improvement journey, with a strong focus on behaviour, attitudes, personal development and consistency of practice. This role is central to that work.

The Trust

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34 schools in the Trust.

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.

We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home

If you are a leader who believes that every child deserves high expectations, strong relationships and the chance to flourish, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.

Closing Date: Friday 6 February 2026 at 9am

Interview Date:

Thursday 12 February 2026

Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the school be able to identify an appropriate candidate.

Safeguarding Statement: The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website. We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.