Walker Riverside Academy

Deputy Headteacher L23 – L27 £88,951 - £98,106 per annum (Starting Salary dependent upon experience)

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, highly motivated and experienced Deputy Headteacher to support the Headteacher and wider Trust to lead the school in the next exciting phase of its development and make a real impact.  

Walker Riverside Academy needs an experienced senior leader with a broad and positive experience of leadership in a secondary school environment and experience of whole school pastoral leadership.  As Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral) you will be the senior leader responsible for the vision, strategy, and daily management of student behaviour and attendance, with strategic oversight also of inclusion, SEND, and safeguarding.  You will line manage a team of 3 Assistant Headteachers dedicated to attendance, inclusion and SEND.  You will also line manage an extensive team of pastoral staff. With the support of the substantial resource the successful candidate will be highly visible within the academy and set the benchmark for pastoral standards.

We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD.  Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities.  You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated Headteacher, SLT, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board.

Potential candidates are invited to contact Melissa Dobrianski, Chief Operating Officer by emailing melissa.dobrianski@tynecoast.academy to arrange a suitable time to discuss the post with Mr Gareth Smith, Headteacher or arrange a school visit.  

The deadline for applications is 12pm on Friday 6 February 2026.  Interviews will take place on Wednesday 11 February 2026.  Please return your completed application form to melissa.dobrianski@tynecoast.academy

Walker Riverside Academy and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.  

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview.  Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Application packs and further information can be found on the Tyne Coast Academy Trust website https://www.tynecoast.academy/join-our-mat/recruitment 

Closing date: 6 February 2026 at 12pm.