At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support educational initiatives while developing your leadership skills.
- Company: Join a top-rated academy with a strong, supportive professional network.
- Benefits: Opportunity for career growth and development in an outstanding environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to work across multiple academies.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and shape the future of education.
- Qualifications: Experience in leadership, inclusion, and curriculum development is essential.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 £ per year.
The Deputy Head post represents an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to develop their leadership skills within a very strong and supportive professional network. This opportunity has arisen to support the capacity of our academy growth and leadership teams. In addition to the main aspect of this role, the suitable candidate will also be required to support at one of our other academies on a regular basis.
Park is an academy of excellence, with a rapidly increasing number of pupils, and is currently graded as Outstanding in all areas. The specific areas of this role will be agreed with the right candidate.
If you have significant experience in any of the following areas and are an existing Deputy Head or current Assistant Head, then do get in touch for a further discussion:
- Experience of and interest in the leadership of Inclusion & SEND
- Successful experience leading an area of improvement
- The ability to identify and implement successful safeguarding and inclusion strategies for all pupils and SEND
- Excellent understanding of curriculum and pedagogical issues, including recent developments within the primary phase
- Effective pastoral and behaviour management skills at middle or senior leadership
- The ability to develop excellent relationships
- Delivering CPD and supporting the development of teachers at different levels of experience
- Understanding of strategies that enable pupils to make excellent progress
- Able to demonstrate resilience, and willing to face new challenges with enthusiasm and positivity
For further information, please contact Stefan Johnson (Head Teacher). STEP Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date: Friday 2nd October 2026
Interviews: Week beginning 5th October 2026
STEP Academy Trust believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK.
Deputy Head Teacher in London employer: Step Academy Trust
STEP Academy Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional growth and development for its staff. Located in the picturesque East Sussex, employees benefit from a collaborative environment where their contributions are valued, alongside opportunities for training and advancement within the educational sector.
