Deputy Headteacher
Deputy Headteacher – Responsibility for Curriculum and Pedagogy
Location: Whitby School and Sixth Form
Contract: Permanent
Salary: L19-23 (£80,655-£88,951)
Closing Date: 23:59 Sunday 10th May
Interview: Friday 15th May
Start Date: September 2026
About Us
Whitby School is a positive, warm, and welcoming school where pupils aim to do their very best and take pride in their achievements. By constantly challenging our pupils to excel, we nurture aspirations and cultivate a lifelong love of learning in our young people. As the sole secondary school in the area, we carry a strong sense of responsibility and pride in the education and care we provide for our young people.
Our four key values - Ambition, Courage, Character, and Endeavour - are the pillars of everything we do. Whitby School is proud to hold the future within its walls. Every lesson, every conversation, every act of kindness helps shape the leaders, thinkers, and citizens of tomorrow.
Our motto, Ad finem terrae - To the ends of the earth - reminds us that the world is wide, full of opportunity, and waiting to be explored. We want our children to aim for exciting, far-reaching goals, knowing that their journey can take them anywhere.
We are looking for an inspirational leader who will provide a creative, safe, and caring environment where every child is known and cared for as an individual. In this climate, every young person can thrive as they develop in personality, character and intellect and become a highly successful learner and individual.
You can find out further information on our website.
Our Opportunity
We are delighted to offer an exceptional career progression opportunity at Whitby School. We are seeking an inspirational Deputy Headteacher to work with our senior leadership team to lead our school into its next exciting chapter.
This is a pivotal role at a formative moment. Working closely with the Headteacher and senior leaders, you will provide clear, strategic leadership, helping to translate ambition into sustained improvement. You will play a central role in shaping the quality of teaching and learning, strengthening inclusion and ensuring that all pupils achieve and flourish.
For the right candidate, this post offers the chance to make a genuine, lasting difference; not only to a school, but to a whole community.
You’ll bring proven experience of:
- Leading school improvement, inclusion and high‑quality provision for all learners
- Securing consistency in teaching and learning and raising expectations across a school
- Using data and evidence intelligently to drive ambitious outcomes
- Developing, motivating and supporting staff, with a strong focus on wellbeing
- Navigating safeguarding, SEND and statutory responsibilities with confidence
- Working effectively with governors, partners and the wider community
- Leading at senior level within inspection and accountability frameworks
We can offer you
- A supportive, collaborative team who openly share ideas and best practice
- A committed staff body who care deeply about pupils and the community they serve
- A school community that prides itself on engagement, generosity, dignity and inspiration
- Access to Mental health and Wellbeing support services
- Opportunities for CPD
If you’re ready to shape the future, champion a innovative and inclusive curriculum, and lead with purpose, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference
Application Process
Please find further information in our candidate information pack here.
For an informal discussion and to arrange a visit, please contact Helen.poole@northyorks.gov.uk
Please apply via NYC Jobs
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
We do not accept CV’s. Please contact us if you need to apply in a different format.
When applying please take into account the following:
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the person specification (see application pack). This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this is your current and most recent employer. Please note your referee should ideally be a previous line manager or someone in a position of authority.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Deputy Headteacher
Posted: 24/04/2026
Closing date: 10/05/2026
Closing time: 23:59