Deputy Head - Student Behaviour and Wellbeing

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and dedicated Deputy Head Teacher – Student Behaviour and Wellbeing for Marshland High School. 

The successful candidate will play a leading role in delivering the School Development Plan priorities, bringing clear strategic direction to the development of the support systems and the whole school and ensuring that provision and outcomes are outstanding, driving student progress above national expectations.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust and the school, offering the chance to develop your career whilst making a real difference to the whole trust community.

The ideal candidate will be a strong character with extensive and substantial teaching and leadership experience. The ability to lead a team and inspire the confidence of students, parents and colleagues is essential, along with the ability to foster good relationships at all levels. 

Passionate about continual improvement and achievement, the role demands someone who can respond positively to pressure while maintaining accessibility and consistency. 

You will be enthusiastic, organised and take personal pride in delivering challenging targets. Above all, a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, with a clear, fully inclusive, educational philosophy, will be your main motivation.

West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the post holder will share this responsibility, therefore appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.