Opportunities and Vacancies within the Tenax Trust 

Deputy Headteacher

Start Date: January 2026

Deadline for applications: 3pm on 30th September 2025

Interviews: w/c 6 October 2025

Key leadership areas for this role: Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Professional Development, Assessment and Standards, Appraisal

The main purpose of this role is to support the Headteacher in providing strong leadership and management of the school and to provide a secure foundation from which high standards in all areas of the school’s work can be achieved. If the Headteacher is absent, the Deputy Headteacher will deputise, as directed by the Trust. The Deputy Headteacher will also be expected to fulfil the professional responsibilities of a Headteacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD).

We strongly encourage potential candidates to arrange a tour of the school with the Headteacher. Please take a look at the candidate pack, browse our website and visit our Facebook page to get a feel for our warm and wonderful school.

Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and all applicants are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check. More information on our recruitment checks can be found in the candidate pack for this post.