Deputy Headteacher jobs in Seven Kings

Deputy Headteacher, Quality of Education/Curriculum
Secondary, West London | Start: January 2027 | Competitive Salary

The school

This is a busy, diverse secondary school with a sixth form, rated Good in every category by Ofsted. It's part of a well-established network, so you'll never be leading in isolation, there's a strong network of expertise, peer support and professional development behind you. The school is still growing towards capacity, which means a young staff body, real energy, and genuine room to shape what comes next.

"This is the role that will define the next chapter of this school. We need someone who wants to build something, not just manage it, and who'll be backed every step of the way by a leadership team that's fully invested in their success." — Principal

The role

This is one of the biggest jobs in the school, sitting right on top of the one thing that matters most: the quality of education. There's a lot of scope to improve here, and we want someone who sees that as the draw and appeal of this opportunity.

You will lead curriculum across the school, working through your Heads of Department to turn a strong curriculum on paper into brilliant teaching in every classroom. You won't be doing it alone, and you won't be doing it from behind a desk. Your impact will come from the leaders you grow, backed by a strong, experienced SLT around you.

What you'll focus on

• Building curriculum leadership in your HODs, so they own the vision and drive it forward
• Leading and developing through others, coaching leaders to lead well rather than doing it for them
• Setting strategic direction for curriculum via your HOD team
• Making sure the curriculum is enacted well in the classroom, delivering engaging and proactive lessons, not just planned well in the meeting

Who we're looking for

• An ambitious, motivated leader with a track record of raising standards
• Someone confident leading other leaders, with credibility with both HODs and classroom teachers
• A strong curriculum thinker who is equally at home in the detail of implementation
• Someone who wants to make real change, and impact, and sees the value in working as a team to achieve this
• Significant leadership experience, with a track record of developing and leading other leaders
• NPQSL (or working towards) desirable

Why this, why now

A January start gives you a term to get your bearings before a full year ahead. It's a big role at a pivotal point, with genuine scope to shape the school's direction, strong SLT support around you, and a clear path for career progression across the wider trust if you want it. What an opportunity!

To apply

I’ve love to hear from you – reach out to me, Kim, at WhoFoundWho for a confidential conversation about the role. The Headteacher will be interviewing in October for this appointment.

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Pay: £72,000.00-£88,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ealing, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What is your postcode?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person