Deputy Head of School - Medina College
Job Posted: 14 October 2026
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Full time
- Salary: L15-L17
- Industries: Education
Medina College is seeking an ambitious, courageous and highly effective Deputy Head of School to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead strategically across Safeguarding, Behaviour, Attendance and Inclusion.
This is a key leadership role for an individual who is passionate about creating a school community where every pupil is safe, known, valued and able to learn and achieve. As our Designated Safeguarding Lead and Senior Attendance Champion, you will have a significant influence on the culture, systems and practices that enable our pupils to thrive.
Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will provide clear strategic direction across safeguarding, behaviour, attendance and inclusion, ensuring that high expectations, positive relationships, consistent routines and appropriate support are embedded across the school. You will be responsible for ensuring that these areas work together effectively, recognising the strong links between safeguarding, attendance, behaviour, inclusion, belonging and achievement.
You will also line manage and provide leadership to the Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour and Culture, Assistant Headteacher/SENDCo and Inclusion Manager, building leadership capacity and ensuring that agreed priorities are delivered effectively. Through robust quality assurance, use of data and evidence, and a strong understanding of the needs of our pupils, you will identify priorities, challenge practice where necessary and secure sustained improvement.
About Us
Medina College, on the historic and beautiful Isle of Wight, is proud to be one school across two sites – our 11–16 site and our post-16 site, The Island VI Form.
Across Medina and The VI Form, we share a commitment to supporting one another, working collaboratively and always putting students first. We are ambitious for our pupils and believe that every young person should be supported to overcome barriers, develop confidence and achieve their potential.
Medina College is a member of HISP Multi Academy Trust, a forward-thinking educational community whose purpose is the provision of courageous, transformative education for all.
Our values of Ambition, Courage, Confidence and Kindness underpin our approach to school life. We are looking for a senior leader who will model these values through their leadership, decision-making and relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
About You
You will be an experienced and inspirational senior leader with a strong understanding of safeguarding, behaviour, attendance and inclusion. You will have the confidence to challenge and hold others to account, while building positive and productive relationships across the school.
You will bring excellent judgement, resilience and a clear commitment to putting pupils first. You will be able to analyse information, identify priorities and turn strategy into meaningful and measurable improvement. You will understand that high expectations and effective support are not competing principles, and will be passionate about ensuring that vulnerable pupils and those facing barriers to learning receive the support they need to succeed.
Above all, we are looking for a leader who is visible, calm, decisive and collaborative, who can inspire confidence in others and who is committed to creating a school culture where pupils feel safe, valued and ambitious for their future.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to play a significant role in shaping the culture and future direction of Medina College.
- A supportive and ambitious Senior Leadership Team.
- Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues and leaders across HISP Multi Academy Trust.
- Access to high-quality professional and leadership development.
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
- The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to the lives and outcomes of young people.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Online searches and references will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates, and the successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and all other relevant pre-employment checks.
Ready to Make a Difference?
School visits are warmly welcomed.
Please note that we are unable to accept applications that are not submitted on the application forms provided, and we do not accept CVs under any circumstances. Completed applications should be sent to [email protected].
If you have any queries or would like to discuss the role further or arrange a school visit, please contact [email protected].
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing date: 5pm Thursday 22nd October 2026
Interview date: w/c 26th October 2026
Start date: January 2027 or as soon as possible afterwards
Medina College
Medina College is part of HISP MAT (Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Southampton and Portsmouth Multi Academy Trust). We believe in building excellent educational environments that inspire and unlock potential in all of its school communities. There are multiple schools within the Trust, covering the age ranges from nursery to 19 with plans to expand and grow quickly across our geographical location. The College is a fast-paced, fun and caring environment in which to work and there are excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth and development. If you feel you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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