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HELENA ROMANES SCHOOL (soon to be known as High Wood School)
An Academy within the Saffron Academy Trust
Role:Deputy Headteacher
Work Pattern:Full time
Salary: L19 to L23 (£83,478 to £92,065)
Start date: January 2027
For January 2026, we are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will be an exceptional teacher and inspirational leader and should have demonstrated their ability to successfully lead at senior leadership level.
The post-holder will work alongside the Executive Headteacher and other members of the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that students at our school receive an education of the highest quality. They will play a key role in the significant and exciting developments that are currently taking place at the school, including driving improvement and raising standards.
The role would be an excellent preparation for colleagues interested in moving to Deputy Headship or Headship.
The precise areas of responsibility that sit within this role will be a matter for negotiation following appointment and will be determined by the particular strengths and interests of the appointed candidate. It is important to us that we appoint the right person to join our committed, approachable and aspirational senior leadership team.
For more information about the role please read through our Recruitment Brochure for the Deputy Head position which is attached to this advert.
How to Apply
Full details of the vacancy (and further information about the school) can be found on the school website.
To arrange a visit to the school, or for any additional information, please contactAnita Hollison01371 872560, or by email atahollis@hrs.education.
The closing date for applications is8amonMonday 12th October 2026.
Interviews will take place onThursday 15th OctoberandFriday 16th October
The school reserves the right to interview candidates before the published closing date.
Information about the School
Helena Romanes School is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
We are committed to raising student achievement by providing a rich and challenging curriculum delivered by high quality staff. Excellent opportunities exist for professional development.
All applications must be made using our application form. Please visit www.helena-romanes.essex.sch.uk for more information
Visits to the school to meet with our students and staff are welcomed, Please contact Eleanor Ball, HR Officer to arrange a convenient appointment or to answer any questions that you may have. eball@hrs.education
Helena Romanes is a popular all through school situated in the beautiful North Essex countryside with good communications to London and the South East and is approximately 7 miles from Stansted Airport.