Position Details
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026Contract Type: Full-timeContract Term: PermanentApplication Close: 13/04/2026Midday Date of Interviews: w/c 20th April 2026
Working Pattern
Full Time – Talk to us about flexible working
About the Trust
Tilbury Pioneer Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community (GLC), a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.
Role Overview
Tilbury Pioneer are recruiting an ambitious leader who wants to take the next steps on their journey to Headship. As our new Deputy Headteacher you will be at the heart of shaping an ambitious, inclusive and high‑achieving school culture. You will lead the strategic development of Inclusion and SEND, act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and forge partnerships with our community, local agencies and external professionals. You will drive forward innovative approaches to inclusive teaching, wellbeing and curriculum-ensuring every pupil, whatever their background and need, thrives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the strategic development of Inclusion and SENDAct as Designated Safeguarding LeadForge partnerships with local agencies and external professionalsDrive innovative approaches to inclusive teaching, wellbeing and curriculum to support every pupil
Qualifications & Experience
Experienced, passionate leader with a genuine commitment to inclusion, SEND and whole‑school wellbeing. We would love to hear from you.
Benefits
- Staff well‑being programme, including access to Westfield Health Insurance
- Long service awards after 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service
- State‑of‑the‑art facilities and high quality resources to support learning
- Paid “My Day” each year
- Excellent career development and training
- 2‑week October half‑term break
- A supportive central team (reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance) which enables teachers to focus on teaching
- Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs
- Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
- Free access to the Gateway Academy Fitness Suite
- GLC Staff Nursery – Competitive rates and term time only
Additional Information
The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
Informal visits to see the school and meet the headteacher are highly encouraged prior to applying. Please contact to arrange a visit.
Watch our video for an insight into our academy: can read our latest Ofsted Report here: online: GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to the completion of pre‑employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.
In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance “KCSIE”, the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited:
- to identify issues that call into question the applicant’s suitability to work with children
- to verify employment history
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances. xwzovoh
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