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Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher

Cedar Children's Academy · Rochester · Medway

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.

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About this school

Cedar Children's Academy

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated
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

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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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