Deputy Head of Academy

Discovery Special Academy • tees valley, england • Posted June 29, 2026

About the Role

Tees Valley Education is an inclusive learning community that educates 1,243 pupils, from two-year-olds, through to secondary. Discovery Special Academy, part of TeesValley Education Trust (TVEd), is seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking Deputy Head of Academy to drive excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and assessment in our secondary phase.

In this key leadership role, you will play a pivotal part in raising standards by enhancing the quality of teaching and learning. Through best practices, coaching, and mentoring, you will empower staff to deliver high-impact lessons while ensuring that assessment methods accurately reflect pupil progress.

Curriculum development, including development of our careers programme and accreditation offer, is central to this role, requiring innovation and strategic thinking. Discovery Special Academy’s broad and balanced curriculum supports not only academic achievement but also the social, emotional, and physical deve...