Are you an individual who can build on the foundations of an established community, has a vision for cultural excellence, and understands the importance of building positive relationships with key stakeholders If so, Rudheath Senior Academy is the school for you!

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher overseeing Behaviour, Culture and Attendance from September 2025, as part of an exciting new leadership structure that centres around collaboration and shared responsibility that leads to good student outcomes.

We require an enthusiastic and passionate individual with experience at either senior or middle leadership level, with a strong academic and pastoral track record, who is inspirational and dynamic, and with the vision and commitment to make a positive contribution to our school. You will have specific responsibility for the strategic direction and development of behaviour and culture, the promotion of diversity and inclusion across the community, and operational oversight of pastoral matters and systems.

Key attributes for the role include:

• Leadership experience, vision and ability to drive forward change.
• A passion for working with young people and offering them the breadth of opportunity and aspirations to excel.
• The ability to motivate and inspire individuals and teams around you, fostering a culture of trust, consistency, and learning.
• Proven track record of impacting positively on standards.
• A relationships-based approach to working with staff, students and parents/carers.
• Enthusiasm for educational improvement and life-long learning.
• The skill to innovate and embrace new initiatives.
• A reflective practitioner with excellent organisational skills.
• An excellent knowledge and understanding of a world-class pastoral provision.