Deputy Headteacher - Curriculum - Aylesbury High School
Location: Aylesbury
Overview
The purpose of this job description is to outline the generic professional responsibilities associated with this post. Securing the right person is our primary objective and this will be tailored to both the skills and expertise of the successful candidate and to offer further professional development.
The Deputy Head reports directly to the Headmistress
To deputise for the Headmistress, in conjunction with the Deputy Head - Pastoral
To take the lead responsibility for the day-to-day running of all academic elements of the school
Work as part of the Leadership Team, to lead the Assistant Heads in the strategic leadership and management of the school
Work as part of the Leadership Team, to continue to develop and communicate the School’s Vision, Mission and Values
Term time only: Yes
Salary type: Leadership
Salary Details: Leadership
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Closing date: 01/02/2026
Interviews to be held: Thursday 5th February 2026
About us
Aylesbury High School (AHS) is a forward-thinking girls’ grammar school that values both academic and pastoral excellence and co-curricular opportunities with the vision of developing uniquely talented young adults, who are independent, strong and confident
We create a welcoming environment which draws the very best from all in our community. Achieved by providing an ambitious education that stimulates creative and critical thinking, values diversity and facilitates dynamic personal development.
The AHS values are Boundless Aspiration, Curious Engagement, Resilient Bravery and Selfless Generosity and we want all our community to experience, develop and demonstrate these characteristics both within the curriculum and through our extensive co-curricular offering.
Website: Aylesbury High School - Home
About the role
The role involves:
- Ensure highly effective transition and progress for all students between every Key Stage.
- Guarantee high-quality education for all, with a specific focus on robust provision and equity for disadvantaged students.
- Implement highly effective tracking and intervention systems across KS3, KS4, and KS5 to secure student success.
- Embed core Teaching and Learning (T&L) expectations as the primary focus of professional dialogue and classroom practice.
- Drive pedagogical mastery with a focus on metacognition and the development of essential employment skills, including critical and creative thinking.
- Empower students to transfer learning, ensuring they can confidently apply academic concepts to novel, real-life situations.
- Support staff in delivering consistently high-quality T&L, integrating IT and AI where appropriate to enhance the curriculum.
Please see attached job description for more information
About you
We are looking for:
- Deputise for the Headmistress as required and provide effective professional challenge and support in the strategic running of the school.
- Serve as a core member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), contributing to management decisions on all aspects of policy, development, and organisation.
- Drive the School’s Vision and Mission, ensuring they are understood and acted upon by the entire community through your everyday practice.
- Support in the preparation and monitoring of the relevant sections of key strategic documents, including the School Evaluation Form (SEF), the School Development Plan (SDP), and the School Improvement Plan (SIP).
- Liaise with Governors and Trustees, preparing documentation and attending committee and board meetings to facilitate effective governance.
- Excellence in Teaching, Learning & Curriculum
- Take overall responsibility for curriculum content and delivery, ensuring continuous improvement in student outcomes across all Key Stages.
Other information
Please complete the AHS application form and include a covering letter. Application forms and covering letter can be:
Email to: [email protected] or
posted to: Marieke Forster, Headmistress, Aylesbury High School, Walton Road, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP217SX
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
- All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
