Employer: Middlesex Learning Trust
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Salary: Leadership Scale 21 – 25
Contract type: Full time
Contract term: Permanent
Closing date: 9am Monday 28 September 2026
Start date: 1 January 2027
My New Term Ref: EDV/2026/SHS/30474
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational leader with the highest ambitions for all and a strong, proven track record of success. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead an already successful school on its ongoing journey to be even better for the students and communities we serve.
Stopsley High School is an 11-16 school with just over 1000 students. Our new Deputy Headteacher will join a team of School and Trust leaders with a shared commitment to high-quality teaching and learning and to working collaboratively to further improve outcomes for students and focus on sustained school improvement.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Be a strong advocate for young people
- Be a dynamic, inspirational leader with a clear vision for success
- Have an unwavering commitment to ‘Excellence for All’
- Have a proven track record of sustainable school improvement and a passion for high quality teaching
- Be able to think strategically, innovate and work collaboratively with all stakeholders
- Be able to inspire, challenge and empower our staff through strong relationships and excellent professional development
- Share our passion for the wider development and care of young people
We will provide you with:
- Excellent student and staff relationships
- A talented, cohesive and committed staff who provide encouragement and support for all students
- A commitment to high-quality continuing professional development bespoke to you
- A very supportive, highly committed senior team at School and Trust level
- A network of passionate leadership colleagues both within and beyond the Trust
Apply here
This appointment is supported by ASCL’s Leadership Appointment Service. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Peter Monk at
Peter.Monk@ascl.org.uk
To request a tour of the school, please contact
recruitment@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
Further details and the application pack are available via
Deputy Headteacher - Teaching, Learning & Assessment at Stopsley High School, Luton, Bedfordshire | MyNewTerm
Interviews will be held on Monday 5 October and Tuesday 6 October 2026.
Stopsley High School and Middlesex Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, online searches and other pre-employment safeguarding checks.
Middlesex Learning Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.