Role: Deputy Headteacher
Salary: L18 – L22 commensurate with experience
To start: September 2025
The Governors are looking to appoint a hard-working, inspiring and talented Deputy Headteacher to join their existing team and lead SPH into the next chapter of its exciting journey. Whilst graded as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, the school continues to push itself to achieve even greater things for the children entrusted to its care. This is an excellent and rare opportunity to join a dynamic, innovative and vibrant school as it continues on its quest to be the best school in the country.
If you want to work with wonderful students, committed staff and a forward-thinking leadership team, this is the school for you. It is always striving to improve and we wants you to be part of this journey.
• GCSE results consistently exceed 85% for students achieving grade 4+, with progress scores regularly placing the school as the highest in West Sussex.
• Sixth Form is thriving and continues to grow.
• A-Level results and progress scores place St Philip Howard School first in West Sussex.
• Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in all categories.
• Strategic lead in the Xavier Teaching School Hub, playing a leading role within the Bosco Catholic Education Trust.
Visits to meet Tim Hulse, Headteacher, and to view the school are strongly encouraged. The school will be available to view during the Easter holiday (7-17 April) by prior arrangement with Tim Hulse, E: thulse@sphcs.co.uk. After 22 April, visits can be arranged with Jacqui Inglis, Head’s PA, on T: 01243 558205 or E: jinglis@sphcs.co.uk.
Please submit your application using the CES Senior Leadership Application Form, and email to Jacqui Inglis at E: jinglis@sphcs.co.uk along with a covering letter.