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Deputy Headteacher Interview Evaluation Template (2026)

Interview panel template for deputy headteacher candidates covering leadership, culture, curriculum and safeguarding.

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The Deputy Headteacher Interview Evaluation Template (2026) is an evaluation framework for panels appointing a deputy headteacher: testing leadership judgement, the ability to deliver the headteacher's vision and step up in their absence, and readiness to grow into headship. 2026 edition, aligned to the Ofsted Schools Inspection Toolkit (for use from September 2026), Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 and the Headteachers' Standards.

What's inside

  • Sections covering getting to know you; school culture and vision; leadership, governance and organisational management; curriculum, teaching and achievement; attendance and behaviour; inclusion and SEND; personal development and wellbeing; professional development and staff wellbeing; continuous school improvement; working in partnership; and safeguarding
  • Each section mapped to the relevant Ofsted toolkit area and Headteachers' Standard
  • A 1 to 5 scoring rubric describing what each level of answer looks like
  • A safeguarding section scored Met or Not met, with KCSIE 2026 prompts
  • Space for panel notes and section scores for each panel member

12-page PDF, suitable for primary and secondary schools.

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