Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

Walderslade Girls' School, Chatham

• Ref:MED887-4167-174L
• Posted:02/05/2025
• Pay:Leadership Scale L18 - L22
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:16/05/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:Thursday 22nd May

Advert

We are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher with a proven record of excellence in both classroom practice and line management. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and inspiring leader who is passionate about high-quality teaching, learning and school improvement. 

The successful candidate will bring a strong track record of raising student outcomes and will be ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges of working in a new environment. They will be deeply committed to providing the best education for our young people, setting high standards for others to follow. 

If you are ready to take the next step toward headship and lead a senior team to create positive change for 1,800 students in Medway, we would love to hear from you! 

Applications from candidates with specialisms in English, Science, Design Technology, or Humanities are particularly encouraged.

In return, we will offer you:

• An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
• Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD
• Care First employee assistance programme
• Non-contributory membership of Benenden Private Health Care Cover
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Two-week half term in October
• Cycle To Work Scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please complete an application form which can be found on the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | The Walderslade & Greenacre Schools Partnership

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.  For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Louise Campbell on 01634 861593 or via email campl313@wgsp.org.uk

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications. 

Safeguarding Commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

 Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.

Information about the school

Our school is dedicated to nurturing the potential of every student. We believe in creating a positive and highly aspirational environment where each child can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Our mission is to ensure that every student feels valued, supported and inspired to achieve their highest potential. I truly believe that all students can achieve well at WGSP. Whether the Medway test has been sat, passed or failed, WGSP can compete in providing excellent learning opportunities in traditional subjects whilst offering a broad curriculum.

Walderslade and Greenacre Schools Partnership are part of The Beyond Schools Trust.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Louise Campbell
• Address:Bradfields Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LE
• Telephone: 01634 861596
• Email: vernj001@sflt.org.uk

Fax: 01634 666506

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Candidate Pack