Co-Head Teacher

Co-Headteacher | Lewisham | September Are you an experienced senior leader ready to take the next step into Headship while working within a collaborative leadership structure? This Co-Headteacher opportunity offers the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a specialist secondary school, leading school improvement, strengthening outcomes and ensuring pupils receive an exceptional educational experience.

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This Co-Headteacher role would suit an ambitious and resilient leader with significant SLT experience, a strong understanding of school improvement and a proven ability to drive high standards across teaching, learning, behaviour and safeguarding.

Working alongside an existing Co-Headteacher, you will share responsibility for the strategic direction of the school while maintaining a clear focus on pupil achievement, staff development and operational excellence.

The school provides a highly personalised educational experience through smaller class sizes and targeted support, allowing leaders to make a tangible impact on both academic progress and pupil wellbeing.

This Co-Headteacher position offers a rare opportunity to shape strategic direction while remaining closely connected to the day-to-day life of the school.

Co-Headteacher | September 2026 Lewisham | Competitive Leadership Package What the school can offer a Co-Headteacher: A collaborative leadership structure providing support at Headship level Opportunity to lead significant school improvement initiatives Small class sizes that allow for meaningful pupil relationships and targeted intervention Direct involvement in strategic planning, curriculum development and quality assurance Strong governance support and engagement from key stakeholders The opportunity to shape the school's future vision and long-term success A committed and dedicated staff team focused on achieving the best outcomes for pupils The ability to make a visible impact across all aspects of school life Key responsibilities of the Co-Headteacher: Provide strategic leadership alongside the existing Co-Headteacher Lead on school self-evaluation, development planning and inspection readiness Drive continuous improvement across teaching, learning and pupil outcomes Ensure compliance with all safeguarding, statutory and regulatory requirements Develop and support senior leaders, middle leaders and wider staff teams Promote high standards of behaviour, attendance and pupil engagement Oversee the effective use of staffing, budgets and school resources Build strong relationships with parents, governors and external agencies The successful Co-Headteacher will: Hold UK QTS and a relevant degree Have a minimum of three years' senior leadership experience within a school setting Demonstrate a successful track record of contributing to school improvement Possess strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks, safeguarding and compliance Be an inspirational and visible leader with excellent communication skills Have the ability to motivate, challenge and develop both staff and pupils Be committed to maintaining high expectations and positive outcomes for all learners If you are an experienced senior leader looking for a Co-Headteacher role where you can play a central role in school improvement, leadership development and pupil success, this is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious school in Lewisham from September 2026.

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