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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 contact Anita Hollis on 01371 872560, or by email at ahollis@hrs.education.
The closing date for applications is8am onMonday 12th October 2026.
Interviews will take place onThursday 15th October andFriday 16th October
The school reserves the right to interview candidates before the published closing date.