The Deputy Head Teacher role at Medina College offers a unique leadership opportunity within a dynamic, two-site school serving students aged 11 to 18. This position is pivotal in supporting the Head Teacher by providing strategic oversight of the school’s curriculum and standards, with a particular focus on driving school improvement and managing the complexities of a diverse student body, including those with significant special educational needs and disabilities.

The successful candidate will be a proactive, resilient leader capable of navigating the challenges of a school undergoing transformation, working closely with governors, staff, and external stakeholders. They will also play a key role in developing emerging leaders within the school and will have the opportunity to teach, maintaining credibility and direct engagement with students.

This role is ideal for an ambitious leader who aspires to progress to headship, supported by a strong trust infrastructure and a clear pathway for professional growth. The position offers the choice of embracing island life on the Isle of Wight or commuting from nearby mainland locations, with flexible support for relocation and travel.

The ideal candidate will;

• Have a proven track record of leading whole school initiatives, managing change and creating a caring environment that promotes achievement.
• Have clear strategic direction and vision, with an absolute focus on raising educational standards through strong leadership.
• Have an infectious passion for learning, inclusion and success.
• Be an ambitious, inspirational and enthusiastic leader who has the ability to motivate others.
• Mentor and develop staff to enhance their teaching practices, particularly in curriculum development and the use of pedagogical technology.
• Be instrumental in setting high expectations for oneself and others with the ability to create, develop and lead high performing teams.
• Have a consistent drive to improve on the quality of outcomes for all pupils, including those with SEND.
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire and motivate students, staff and other stakeholders.
• Be well informed and solution focused, using initiative and a flexible, creative and good-humoured approach to leadership and teamwork.
• Be an aspiring Headteacher and be able to deputise for the Headteacher.
• Support the Headteacher and Trust to support the Trust’s values of Courage, Ambition, Excellence, Sustainability, Equity and Pupil’s First.

This demanding role is a very exciting opportunity where you are needed to make a difference. Medina College (inc The Island VI Form) is part of HISP MAT. We believe in building excellent educational environments that inspire and unlock potential in all of our school communities. There are multiple schools within the Trust, covering the age ranges from reception to 19 with plans to expand and grow.

The search for this role is being managed by Tallented, a consultancy that works with MATs for senior appointments. Candidates who are interested are welcome to apply here:

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Further information is available by contacting Adam Pomerenke, who is leading the search, at adam@tallented.co.uk.

June 29th: Adverts close
w/c 30th June: Tallented Interviews
w/c July 14th: 1st round HISP Interviews
w/c July 21st: 2nd round HISP interviews
July 25th: Decision made

HISP MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want our recruitment and selection practices to reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences; we are committed to providing equality of opportunity at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and ensuring that candidates are treated fairly and lawfully throughout the process. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to protected characteristics, political affiliation or trade union membership. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be made to ensure that no applicant is disadvantaged because of a declared disability.

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