Secondary Deputy Head

Competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications, plus:

• Housing allowance of RUB 100,000 per month (approximately €1,000 at current rates), covering a central Moscow apartment in full

• Annual flight allowance of €2,200–€2,600

• End-of-year bonus of €3,000

• Comprehensive international medical cover

• Relocation and baggage allowance

The role

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Secondary Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team. The postholder will lead either the academic or the pastoral side of the secondary school, depending on their strengths and experience, and will also teach for part of the timetable.

Working closely with the Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership and support the effective day-to-day running of the school. You will help create a safe, inclusive and ambitious environment in which pupils and staff can thrive.

Depending on your focus, you will:

Academic

• Lead improvements in the quality of teaching, learning and pupil outcomes

• Oversee curriculum, assessment and the monitoring of pupil progress

• Support colleagues to strengthen their classroom practice through coaching, observation and professional learning

Pastoral

• Lead pastoral care, behaviour and attendance across the secondary school

• Oversee pupil wellbeing, inclusion and support for pupils with additional needs

• Lead the school’s work with parents on pastoral matters

All candidates will:

• Teach a reduced timetable in their specialist subject

• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding

• Contribute to whole-school self-evaluation and improvement planning

• Deputise for the Headteacher as required

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (or equivalent) and a degree

• Significant senior or middle leadership experience in a secondary school, in an academic or pastoral area

• A strong record as an outstanding classroom teacher in their own subject

• A clear track record of improving outcomes, whether in teaching and learning or in pupil care, behaviour and wellbeing

• Secure knowledge of the UK secondary curriculum, including IGCSE and A level

• High expectations, matched by a strong commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and safeguarding

• Excellent communication skills with pupils, staff and parents

• A reflective approach and a commitment to their own professional learning