Deputy Headteacher Job Advert
Carwarden House Community School
11–19 Academy | Specialist MLD Provision | Camberley, Surrey
Salary: L14 to L18 (Fringe)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Start date: 1st September 2026 (1st June 2026, preferable)
Carwarden House School is a vibrant and inclusive 11–19 academy specialising in provision for pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), many of whom have additional complex needs, including ASD, SEMH, and speech and language needs. We are proud of our nurturing ethos, our strong community partnerships, and our commitment to enabling every learner to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our passionate and skilled leadership team. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to help shape the next phase of the school’s development and to play a central role in ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning, care, and personal development for all students.
If you are an inspirational leader with a deep understanding of SEND, a commitment to inclusive practice, and the ability to motivate both pupils and staff, we would love to hear from you.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you like the sound of us and feel you fit the bill, why not drop us a line to make an appointment with the School Business Manager, Jane Thorpe.
Closing Date Monday 13th April 2026 (noon) Shortlisting Tuesday 14th April 2026
Interview Date Monday 20th April 2026
Carwarden House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Carwarden House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.