Job description
We are seeking an exceptional and inspiring DeputyHeadteacher to join Walton Leigh School.This is a pivotalleadership role, offering the opportunity to shape and driveoutstanding practice in a school where every student is valued,supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear passionfor inclusive education and an unwavering commitment toimproving outcomes for children and young people withcomplex additional needs. They will be a highly motivated,reflective and compassionate leader who workscollaboratively with staff, pupils, families and externalprofessionals to ensure every learner flourishes within apositive, caring and nurturing environment.
You will play a key role in leading teaching and learning,developing staff expertise and embedding consistentlyhigh-quality practice across the school. Working alongsidethe Headteacher and senior leadership team, you will helpto foster a culture of high expectations, continuousimprovement and shared responsibility, where pupils areencouraged to develop confidence, independence and theskills they need for life beyond school.
We are looking for a resilient and inspirational leader whoshares our vision and values, models excellence in allaspects of school life, and is committed to ensuring thatevery child feels respected, included and able to succeed.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impactwithin a school community where relationships, wellbeingand achievement are at the heart of everything we do.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Walton Leigh School
Academy special converter · Ages 11–19
- Academy trust
- LONDON SOUTH EAST ACADEMIES TRUST
Ofsted 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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Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 5AB
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 7 September 2026
- Closing date
- 14 September 2026
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