Deputy Headteacher | September 2026 | Permanent

Salary: Scale L20 – L24 (Inner London)

By joining St Paul’s Way Secondary School, you will become part of a school with a rich heritage of success. We are the most oversubscribed school in Tower Hamlets and Ofsted rated us ‘Outstanding’ across all categories but one. We have a talented and determined staff body, driven by a mission in providing a transformational education for all our students.   

At SPWS we believe in fostering a clear and explicit student culture that is articulated through our character framework and is underpinned by the values of SPWT: Aspiration, integrity and Community.  

We have exceptional standards for all the students in our care as we believe every child has the right to a transformational education.  

Following promotion, we are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspiring Deputy Headteacher Quality of Education, to join our senior leadership team. 

We are looking for an individual who: 

• Demonstrates an excellent understanding of teaching and learning 
• Has an unwavering commitment to inclusion and wellbeing without exception or bias  
• Has a well-developed understanding of exceptional behaviour and conduct  
• Has strong and proven impact in driving successful teams and systems  
• Is a strategic thinker with the drive, dedication and organisational skills to make plan become a reality 
• Has significant leadership and management experienced and is able to create an ethos within which their direct reports are motivated and supported to develop their skills and knowledge 
• Has an understanding of effective governance 
• Is a strong team player 

We will offer:

• An exceptional, well-resourced and calm learning environment 
• Enthusiastic, courteous and considerate students who behave well and have a good attitude to learning.  
• A supportive and friendly team of staff 
• Opportunities to develop and to support your continuous professional development.  

Why join us?  

• Professional Development: An excellent CPD package for staff, enhancing your professional development with comprehensive training opportunities.  
• Career Growth: Opportunities for growth and real career development in an encouraging environment with plenty of room for advancement.  
• Supportive Environment: Full support from a dedicated and visible team of senior leaders and pastoral managers.  
• Employee Assistance: Employee Assistance Scheme for access to advice, information, and face-to-face counselling.  
• Staff Wellbeing: A meaningful approach to staff wellbeing, including access to cycle to work.  

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the recruitment team on 0203 034 2375 to arrange a visit on either Thursday 12th February  or Friday 13th February. 

Application closing date: 23^rd Feb 2026 at 12 noon

Interview date: 3^rd and 5th March 2026 

Please note, we do not accept CVs alone.

If you would like more information on our school, please view the brochure attached and visit our website: https://www.spwt.net/

Interested candidates are encouraged to arrange an informal discussion about the role and/or to visit the school. These can be organised via the Recruitment team: email address - ustrecruitment@ust.london telephone - 020 3034 2375.

St Paul’s Way Trust School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.

https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding 

https://www.ust.london/policies/code-of-conduct

In accordance with our Company Policies and KCSIE guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third-party professional screening partner, SP Index (www.sp-index.com), experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks. 

We reserve the right to commence or complete the recruitment process prior to the closing date.

We do not accept applications via agencies.