Deputy Headteacher

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Deputy Headteacher | September 2026

Salary: Scale L20 – L24 (Inner London)

St Paul’s Way Trust is an outstanding ‘Through School’ with a track record of innovation. Drawing extensively on academic research the school provides a unique curriculum experience centred on our six ‘Graduate’ strands.

As a proud member of the innovative University Schools Trust (UST), we benefit from the unique partnership of six world-leading universities and five sector-leading bodies who work together to deliver our shared vision of inclusive, high quality and transformational education.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptionally well qualified and talented Deputy Headteacher for our secondary to raise the attainment of all students.

We are looking for an individual who:

• Demonstrates an excellent understanding of teaching and learning and a commitment to inclusion without exception or bias
• Has a well-developed understanding of curriculum design and implementation, in line with the new Ofsted framework
• Is a strategic thinker with the drive, dedication and organisational skills to make plans become reality
• Has significant leadership and management experience and is able to create an ethos within which their direct reports are motivated and supported to develop their skills and knowledge
• Has an understanding of effective governance
• Is a strong team player

We will offer:

• Enthusiastic, courteous and considerate students who behave well and have good attitudes to learning
• An exceptional, well-resourced learning environment
• A supportive and friendly team of staff
• Opportunities to develop and to support your continuous professional development.

Application closing date: 23rd Feb 2026

Visit to the school: Week Commencing 9th Febuary 2026

Interview date: 3rd and 5th March

Please note, we do not accept CVs alone.

If you would like more information on our school, please view the brochure attached and visit our website: https://www.spwt.net/

Interested candidates are encouraged to arrange an informal discussion about the role and/or to visit the school. These can be organised via the Recruitment team: email address - ustrecruitment@ust.london telephone - 020 3034 2375.

St Paul’s Way Trust School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.

https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding 

https://www.ust.london/policies/code-of-conduct

In accordance with our Company Policies and KCSIE guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third-party professional screening partner, SP Index (www.sp-index.com), experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks.

We reserve the right to commence or complete the recruitment process prior to the closing date.

We do not accept applications via agencies.