Job description
Looking to progress your leadership career?
We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior leader to join the team at Cedar Children’s Academy as our Deputy Headteacher.
As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Academy. Working in close partnership with the Headteacher, you will help drive continual improvement and ensure the delivery of a high-quality, engaging and enriching education for all pupils.
Reporting directly to the Headteacher, the successful candidate will be accountable for demonstrating measurable impact on pupil outcomes, the quality of teaching and the delivery of whole‑school priorities, using a clear range of evidence to show sustained and continuous improvement.
We welcome applications from experienced and ambitious leaders who are ready to advance their careers and make a significant, lasting contribution. You will be an inspirational leader who is committed to continuous school improvement and to ensuring every pupil thrives, bringing a proven ability to motivate and support colleagues, and lead by example.
We would be delighted to hear from you if you are ready to progress your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Cedar Children's Academy
Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 3–11
- Pupils
- 652
- Avg teacher salary
- £46,363
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 26.3:1
- Academy trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Rochester, Medway, ME2 2JP
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- Salary
- Leadership Scale L10-14 - £64,691 - £71,330
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 28 August 2026
- Closing date
- 13 September 2026
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