Deputy Executive Headteacher

The Deputy Executive Headteacher position centres on supporting learners and helping maintain a positive learning environment. It would suit someone who can bring school visit dates – Wed 29th April (4pm), Tues 5th May (4pm), Wed 6th May (8.30am) to the role.

Who the work supports

Safeguarding Statement We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Deputy Executive Headteacher – required for Autumn term 2026.

How support shows up

supporting learners and helping maintain a positive learning environment. Have a natural passion and enthusiasm for the inclusion, education and support of all children.

The approach that fits

School visit dates – Wed 29th April (4pm), Tues 5th May (4pm), Wed 6th May (8.30am).

What needs to be in place

• Have experience of translating a vision into successful education outcomes for all learners.
• Relevant teaching, instruction, or learner-support experience.

Job details

• The Children’s Hospital School supports the educational needs of young people who are unable to attend their own school due to ill health.
• We teach children who are inpatients in the two Leicester hospitals (Leicester Royal Infirmary and Beacon CAMHS unit at Glenfield).
• Be an inspirational leader who is uncompromising in the pursuit of improving standards in the education and support of children with medical and additional needs.
• In addition, we have three alternative provision schools – two in Leicester and one in Hinckley.

Requirements mentioned

• DBS check