Deputy Principal (Claverham Community College)

Package Description

Job Introduction

Deputy Principal (Curriculum, Standards, Teaching and Learning)
The Governors of Claverham Community College are seeking to appoint a Deputy Principal for September 2025 to take responsibility for specific strands of the strategic development and operation of our popular, oversubscribed secondary school, including curriculum, standards, teaching and learning.
We are seeking a candidate who will support the ethos of the College and maintain our current high expectations through their leadership and management of student development, behaviour, and attitudes. The successful candidate will be an inspirational leader with passion, vision, and resilience. They will have demonstrated the capacity to secure high standards and add to the quality of provision in these areas in their current role. 
Our ideal candidate should have outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills, have an excellent strategic approach, and be committed and inspiring. Whilst being proactive in implementing the College’s policies, they should also have the ability to be reactive to situations as they arise. They will also demonstrate a passion for enabling the delivery of high-quality lessons which equip students to become engaged and responsible stakeholders in their own education, thereby making excellent progress and achieving their academic and personal potential. 
Claverham Community College, located in Battle, serves a diverse catchment area within East Sussex. In addition to our school provision, we have an onsite nursery and a sports centre.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

The job description, person specification and application form can be found on our website www.claverham.org or by emailing ab@claverham.org.   

Closing date for application forms - Friday 25th April
Dates for Interviews - Wednesday 14th & Thursday 15th May
Working pattern: Full-time
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
We reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview if we receive suitable applications before the advertised closing date.
 

Additional Information

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.

DBS

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Work Permits

We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. 

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.