At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a secondary school, ensuring high standards and smooth operations.
- Company: Dynamic secondary school in Sidcup with a focus on improvement.
- Benefits: Part-time role with the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Opportunity to work closely with the Principal and drive positive change.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and shape the future of students.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in secondary education and senior leadership roles.
We are seeking an experienced and confident Senior Leader to join a secondary school in Sidcup on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an established school leader who can provide strong operational support, maintain high standards of behaviour and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the school.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintaining a visible and proactive leadership presence throughout the school
- Providing day-to-day operational support to staff and senior leaders
- Supporting behaviour management and improving attendance across the school
- Being present in behaviour areas and stepping in to manage challenging situations when required
- Providing cover and responding flexibly to the changing needs of the school
- Undertaking wider leadership responsibilities and supporting staff as needed
- Working closely with the Principal to implement and drive school improvement priorities
- Promoting high expectations, consistency and positive behaviour across the school
Essential Requirements:
- The successful candidate must have extensive experience working within a mainstream secondary school and have previously held a senior leadership position as an Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or Headteacher.
- You must be confident, resilient and highly experienced in managing behaviour, with the ability to lead by example, make effective decisions and maintain a calm, visible presence across the school.
- Experience working within a boys' school environment, with a strong understanding of behaviour management and the challenges this can present, is essential.
- We are looking for a hands-on leader who can build positive relationships with staff and students, support the Principal and make an immediate impact on the daily running of the school.
Location: Sidcup
Position: Part-time
Start Date: 2nd November 2026
If you are an experienced secondary school leader looking for a part-time opportunity where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
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