Deputy Headteacher
About This Role
A unique opportunity has arisen to join our school as Deputy Headteacher. This position includes being Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the school, and leadership of another whole school area of responsibility which will be agreed with the successful candidate.
We are looking for an inspirational, experienced leader who will play a key role in shaping the direction and vision of the school. This position is ideally suited to an experienced Assistant Headteacher ready to step into Deputy Headship, or an established Deputy Headteacher seeking to further develop their leadership skills.
As DSL, the successful candidate will lead on safeguarding and child protection across the school, working closely with the safeguarding and pastoral team, to ensure that the welfare of our students is prioritised.
At Torquay Girls' Grammar School, we believe that strong teaching and learning is at the heart of our mission to inspire and empower our students to reach their full potential. Our dedicated team of staff are passionate professionals who are committed to creating engaging and inclusive learning environments to ensure that our students achieve the very best academic outcomes to support their future pathways. Academic success is at the core of what we do as a school, however, we are also committed to having a curriculum, alongside our pastoral system and extra-curriculum opportunities, which enables students to develop their confidence, resilience and self esteem. We truly believe that students being happy and relaxed within school is crucial to their success.
When Ofsted visited in November 2023, our hard work was recognised by achieving ‘Outstanding’ in every category of the Ofsted Framework, including leadership and management. This is no mean feat, and we are incredibly proud of this achievement.
The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic Senior Leadership Team, who work closely together to further shape our strategic direction and drive the continued success of our school. As a team, we are committed to playing to each individuals' strengths, as well as supporting each other to develop as versatile and experienced leaders. You will be joining a school which values every individual within our school community, evident from almost 100% of staff saying that they enjoy and are proud to work at our school (July 2025).
Visits to the school are encouraged on the following dates:
- Thursday 14th May 2026, 10:00am
- Friday 15th May 2026, 12:30pm or 4:00pm
If you would like to visit on ones of these dates, please contact Sarah Forster, Headteacher, via Louise Rumbelow, Headteacher's PA (lrumbelow@tggsacademy.org). If you have any questions in relation to the role or the recruitment process, please contact Abigail Henwood, HR Manager (personnel@tggsacademy.org).
Torquay Girls’ Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles within our school are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is an offence to apply to this role is you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, references will be taken up for all shortlisted applicants, and online searches will be completed. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including a Child Barred List check, and other relevant employment checks.
As a school, we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants.