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Deputy Headteacher

Salary £76,772 - £84,699
Location Pilton Community College, Barnstaple
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This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Salary: L17 (£76,772) to L21 (£84,699)

Working Pattern: This is a permanent full time position, working 1.0 FTE, 39 weeks per year.

Pilton Community College is searching for a leader who is passionate about teaching and learning, ambitious for young people, and ready to shape the future of learning in our school. This is a unique opportunity to join us at a pivotal moment and play a defining role in driving our mission: five inspiring lessons every day for every learner.

As Deputy Headteacher, you will be the strategic lead for teaching and learning across the school. This is not simply about maintaining high standards, but about creating a culture where research, evidence and professional growth guide everything we do. At Pilton, we believe that cognitive science and a deep understanding of how students learn should underpin curriculum design, pedagogy and classroom practice. Through StepLab instructional coaching, you will champion teacher development, ensuring that staff at all stages of their career are supported, challenged and inspired to refine their practice.

Alongside leading classroom practice, you will also take responsibility for shaping and delivering an ambitious curriculum that broadens horizons, raises aspirations and prepares students for life beyond school. You will have oversight of standards and outcomes across the school, ensuring that progress is strong, achievement is excellent, and no learner is left behind.

Your leadership will include:

  • Embedding a culture where teaching and learning is central to every decision we make as a school.
  • Delivering a curriculum that is broad, ambitious and inclusive, opening doors for every learner.
  • Ensuring teaching reflects the best of cognitive science and evidence-informed practice.
  • Driving professional development through instructional coaching and StepLab, building teacher expertise.
  • Leading assessment, outcomes and quality assurance to secure continuous improvement.
  • Championing literacy, numeracy and reading so every student can access the full curriculum.
  • Securing excellence in provision for disadvantaged learners and those with SEND.
  • Overseeing examinations and progression pathways to further education, training and employment.
  • Deputising for the Headteacher when required and playing a full role in shaping the future of the college and the Harbour Schools Partnership.

We are looking for an inspirational and resilient leader with a proven track record of improving teaching, raising standards and securing excellent outcomes. You will combine deep knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy with the skills to hold others to account, the humility to learn alongside colleagues, and the drive to place how students learn at the heart of school improvement.

If you are committed to transforming lives through teaching and learning, and you are ready to help every student at Pilton become the very best version of themselves, we warmly invite you to apply.

After reading the information in the attached pack we hope you are considering applying for this post in our school. We welcome phone calls, visits to the school, or online video meetings to enable candidates to find out more about us and help your decision-making process.  To arrange a conversation or visit please contact Mary Duffy on 01271374381 or email mary.duffy@thsp.or.uk

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Sunday 12th October 2025, interviews will be held on Wednesday 22nd October & Thursday 23rd October 2025.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available via our website here.

At Pilton Community College, we are a successful 11-16 mixed comprehensive school whose student-centred philosophy demonstrates our commitment to enabling every student to achieve their potential by fostering a culture where students believe that success is for all.   

We have a strong ethos based on traditional values which underpin everything that we do. Our high expectations always positively reinforce the highest standards of learning and behaviour, encourage students to show respect for themselves, others, and the world around them. The development of positive relationships and student ownership of all aspects of school life are essential ingredients that make Pilton Community College special.  

We believe that: 

” Your character and attitudes to others will determine your success in life alongside your academic qualifications.” Steve Jobs 

The opportunities and support that we provide enable our students to develop these key characteristics and become confident young people who contribute to our local community.

Exciting time to join Pilton CC

As a school we are proud of the journey that we have been on and the way we have recently secured an ‘Ofsted Good’ grade across all areas. We have increased our links and collaboration with other schools both within Devon and across the country. A relational approach is at the heart of what we do, as we believe this has a long-term impact on the success of all students from across our community.

Wellbeing 

Mental health and well-being are cornerstones of the school. We offer all staff a Worklife Balance Day.  As a Trust we have adopted the ‘Mindful Employer Charter’  https://www.mindfulemployer.dpt.nhs.uk/.

Our ‘buddy system’ gives all staff a support person from across the school.

The Harbour Schools Partnership believes that our values drive our behaviours which in turn create the culture of an organisation. Our core values are:

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