Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher (Teaching & Learning)

Required for September 2025

Salary: Inner London Leadership Scale L25 to L29 (£99,241-£108,483)

Thank you for your interest in the Deputy Headteacher position at Dormers Wells High School. We are excited to invite applications for this key leadership role at our school, and we are looking for a passionate, motivated, and reflective individual to join our dedicated team.

Dormers Wells High School is a mixed community comprehensive school in the London Borough of Ealing, deeply committed to serving our local community. We strive to embody the core values of determination, wisdom, honesty, and service in all aspects of school life. Our students and staff take immense pride in their school, and visitors often comment on the warm, friendly, and high-achieving atmosphere we foster. Our students’ excellent behaviour, pride in their uniform, and positive attitudes reflect the nurturing and purposeful environment we’ve cultivated.

As Ofsted noted in 2021, “Dormers Wells High School is a nurturing environment. Pupils are happy and feel safe.” Our curriculum is student-centred, designed to inspire, stimulate, and challenge our students. We are proud of the exceptional progress our students make; in mathematics, for example, our school is in the top 2% nationally for progress from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4, and humanities is in the top 3% nationally. Our approach fosters a growth mindset, supported by a flexible curriculum that allows students to make rapid progress.

If you share our passion for education and are ready to contribute to the next stage of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Further details of the role, including the job description and person specification, can be found on our website.

We look forward to your application and to the possibility of welcoming you to our community.

Application Process

How to Apply

All applicants must complete the application form, downloadable from the school website www.dwhs.co.uk. CVs will not be accepted.

Visits to the school will take place on the mornings of the 10th, 14th and 15th January 2025. These can be arranged by contacting Rachel Mahoney on rmahoney@dwhs.co.uk or by telephone 0208 566 6446 ext. 314.

Completed applications should be emailed to rmahoney@dwhs.co.uk by 9.00am on Monday 20th January 2025.

Guidance notes on completing the supporting statement

A shortlist will be drawn up on the basis of the application form and supporting statement only. Candidates should pay particular attention to the Person Specification and address the highlighted criteria in a numbered format giving examples of recent experience and evidence.

For each of the highlighted criteria briefly outline:

•  Your role at the time
• The action you took and the skills that you used
• The outcome and impact of your actions

Please also add a concluding section outlining how you believe that your educational philosophy has prepared you for the role of Deputy Headteacher at Dormers Wells High School.

Recruitment timeline

Visits to the school: By appointment on the mornings of the 10th, 14th and 15th January 2025

Closing date:            Monday 20th January 2025 at 9.00am

 Shortlisting:             Tuesday 21st January 2025

 Interview dates:       Thursday 23rd January 2025 and Friday 24th January 2025 

The school is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the DBS. Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.