Thanks to our associate governance experts Jacqueline Baker and Hayley James for their advice for this article.
See our model job description and person specification
Use it to get an idea of what a deputy headteacher role involves, and what you're looking for in the recruitment process.
You could share this document with your school leaders if they don't already have one, as a starting point for them to adapt.
It's based on:
- The Headteachers' Standards 2020 and the Teachers' Standards
- Requirements in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD)
Appoint a selection panel
Maintained school governors are responsible for recruiting a new deputy headteacher, and must:
In academies, trustees determine the recruitment process. It’s good practice (see page 19) to set up a panel, and for at least 1