Deputy Head Teacher

September Start | Initial Autumn Term Contract | Potential for Permanent Appointment

Salary: Leadership Scale L20 – L24

Are you an ambitious and inspirational senior leader ready to take the next step in your career? Tara Recruitment is supporting a well-regarded secondary school in the Telford area seeking an exceptional Deputy Head Teacher to join their leadership team from September. Initially offered for the Autumn Term, this role has the potential to become a permanent appointment for the right candidate.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Head Teacher or aspiring senior leader to play a key role in driving school improvement, raising standards, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for all students.

Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will contribute strategically and operationally to the leadership of the school, helping to shape its vision, culture, and future direction.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Headteacher in the strategic leadership and management of the school.

• Driving improvements in teaching, learning, and student outcomes.

• Leading on key areas of school improvement and whole-school development.

• Monitoring and evaluating the quality of education across the school.

• Supporting behaviour, attendance, safeguarding, and student wellbeing initiatives.

• Developing and mentoring middle and senior leaders.

• Using data effectively to identify priorities and improve student progress.

• Promoting a culture of high expectations, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

The School

Our client is a welcoming and ambitious secondary school with a strong commitment to academic achievement, student wellbeing, and inclusive education. The school has a clear vision for continued improvement and is supported by a dedicated staff team committed to ensuring every student succeeds.

Staff benefit from a collaborative and supportive culture where professional development is actively encouraged. The school values innovation, leadership development, and evidence-informed practice, making it an excellent environment for an experienced Deputy Head Teacher looking to make a significant impact.

Candidate Requirements

The successful Deputy Head Teacher will possess:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Significant leadership experience within a secondary school setting.

• A proven track record of raising standards and improving outcomes.

• Experience leading whole-school initiatives and managing change effectively.

• Strong understanding of curriculum development, assessment, and school improvement planning.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and student success.

• The ability to inspire, motivate, and develop both staff and students.

What We Offer

• Competitive Leadership Scale salary of L20–L24.

• September start with an initial Autumn Term appointment.

• Potential for the role to become permanent.

• A supportive and forward-thinking school environment.

• Ongoing support from Tara Recruitment throughout the recruitment process.

• The opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future success of the school.

If you are a dedicated and visionary Deputy Head Teacher seeking an exciting leadership challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Tara Recruitment to learn more about this outstanding Deputy Head Teacher opportunity please sumbit more your most current CV. 

About Tara

We provide a dedicated and committed service to candidates, supporting teachers and support staff in their search for suitable & regular work and excellent Teacher Referral Bonuses. Tara Professional Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from all interested parties.

All applicants will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit. 

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and work diligently to help raise the standards of education within our schools.
Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

What we're looking for

We are seeking candidates who:

• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• Have a clear understanding of professional boundaries, safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of reporting concerns in line with school policies and statutory guidance.

• Share our values of integrity, professionalism, inclusivity and putting the needs of children first.

• Have a positive, reliable and proactive attitude, with the ability to build professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and school staff.

• Are committed to creating safe, supportive learning environments where every child can thrive.

• Are willing to engage fully with safer recruitment and ongoing compliance requirements, including safeguarding training and vetting checks.

Successful applicants will be expected to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and always act in the best interests of children.