Deputy Headteacher required for
The Bridge Columbus, part of the Bridge Trust
Salary Grade: L17 – 21 (England Payscales)
Contract: Permanent Post, Term Time Only
Start date: January 2027
Are you passionate about children’s learning?
Are you an innovative, creative practitioner?
Do you relish working in a friendly environment where you will be supported all the way?
Then come and meet us
Our story:
The Bridge Columbus is a special school in Chelmsford, Essex. The school is on an improvement trajectory following some challenging times. This improvement has already started and we are looking for someone to contribute further to this work. The school caters for approximately 300 pupils with cognition and learning difficulties, and autism. As a school, we work with children, their families and other professionals within education, health, and care to support our children and young people to have a successful journey through their education. The school is based on two sites which are closely located. The school site caters for primary pupils and the secondary site caters for secondary pupils.
The Bridge Trust:
The Bridge Trust is a unique Multi Academy Trust which consists of seven special schools, two primary schools, a Training & Development Service and an Outreach Service. We are an ambitious family of schools that embraces the individuality of everyone – children and adults.
We are recruiting for a Deputy Headteacher whose main responsibilities will include:
- Teaching, learning and curriculum development
- Admissions
- Staffing
- ECTs/ITTs
- Appraisals
- Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
This position will deputise for the Headteacher when they are not available as well as supporting with the day-to-day management of the school. This role includes the line management of the Assistant Headteachers and Heads of Learning; collating data and monitoring progress; maintenance of resources, equipment, classrooms and displays and supporting the Headteacher with strategic tasks, reports and policies as required.
In return, we can offer you:
- Excellent professional development opportunities.
- A supportive community and a committed team of staff that are equally determined to give students the best possible opportunities.
- Employee discount schemes (Cycle to Work Scheme, Salary Extras), Sonders Employee Assistance Programs, Access to Blue Light Card.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a significant number of high quality applications. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Closing date: Friday 9 October 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 13 October 2026
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
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Deputy Headteacher, Chelmsford – Tes Jobs employer: The Bridge Trust
The Bridge Trust offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where finance professionals can thrive while making a meaningful impact across multiple schools. With a hybrid working model that balances time between our London office and home, employees enjoy flexibility alongside opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us to be part of a collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork in the education sector.
