Full Time, Permanent
Start date: September 2025
L5 - L9 (Hallfield leadership pay scale) dependent on qualifications, skills and experience.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, experienced/aspiring leader, with relevant secondary school experience to take on the role of Deputy Head (Head of Seniors) at our school and shape the future of the Seniors.
In this newly created role, you will have a rare opportunity to contribute to a transformative phase at Hallfield School and make a lasting impact on the lives of the students and wider school community.
Reporting directly to the Head Master, as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in planning and delivering an ambitious GCSE curriculum. The successful candidate will also play a pivotal role in the recruitment of pupils into Years 7 and 8 in September 2025 as we expand to Year 11, with our first Year 9 cohort starting in September 2026.
Initially the role will involve a 50% teaching timetable, which will reduce as the Seniors expand and pupil numbers increase.
Please refer to the candidate pack for further information about the school and the role.
What we offer:
In addition to delightful children and the opportunity to innovate, staff benefits include:
Employer contributing pension scheme
Death in service benefit
Free parking
Free lunch options for all staff
Generous Fee Discount for staff children
Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme available
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Long service recognition
Free onsite gym
Professional development opportunities through the School’s generous CPD policy
For further information about the position and our school, including how to apply please refer to the candidate pack below.
Closing Date:
Monday 24th February 2025 (10am). We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Interview Dates: First round interviews to take place on Monday 3rd March 2025 Final Stage:
Successful candidates taken through to the final stage to include a panel interview, observed lesson and presentation on Friday 7th March 2025. Safeguarding & Child Protection The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks to ensure suitability to work with children. These checks include full references and an online check for all shortlisted candidates prior to an interview. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and involves regulated activity, and therefore successful candidates will also be subjected to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate including a barred list check. Identity and qualification checks, verification of the right to work in the UK and any other relevant checks with statutory bodies will also be undertaken. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. Hallfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks to ensure suitability to work with children. We recommend you read our Child Protection Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy Procedure as part of your application.
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Monday 24th February 2025 (10am). We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Interview Dates: First round interviews to take place on Monday 3rd March 2025 Final Stage:
Successful candidates taken through to the final stage to include a panel interview, observed lesson and presentation on Friday 7th March 2025. Safeguarding & Child Protection The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks to ensure suitability to work with children. These checks include full references and an online check for all shortlisted candidates prior to an interview. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and involves regulated activity, and therefore successful candidates will also be subjected to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate including a barred list check. Identity and qualification checks, verification of the right to work in the UK and any other relevant checks with statutory bodies will also be undertaken. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. Hallfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks to ensure suitability to work with children. We recommend you read our Child Protection Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy Procedure as part of your application.
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