A unique opportunity has arisen.  

The Duchess’s Community High School, part of Pele Trust,  is seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to help lead the next stage of the school’s development. This is a significant leadership opportunity in a school with deep roots in its community and a clear ambition for the future.

This role carries whole-school responsibility and offers the opportunity to shape strategic improvement whilst working within a collaborative and supportive leadership team. We are looking for someone who combines clarity with warmth, can build trust quickly, and who believes culture is shaped through consistent daily actions. 

Click here to view our recruitment pack which contains detailed information about the role, our priorities, our values and the kind of school we are building together. 

We are really excited about this vacancy and we think you will be too.

Prospective candidates are invited to visit our school in advance of the closing date which is 10.00am on Friday 15 May 2026.

Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 20 May, and Thursday 21 May 2026.

 For an informal discussion with the Headteacher please contact Teresa Donaldson in the first instance. Her details are in the recruitment pack.