Deputy Head of Provision (Primary)

Summary:

Deputy Head of Provision (Primary) – Join a dynamic school and make a meaningful impact in education.

About the School:

A school committed to achieving excellence for all students, with a strong focus on collaboration, shared best practice, and a culture of continuous improvement.

The Opportunity:

As a Deputy Head of Provision (Primary), you will lead and support a specialist educational provision focused on social and emotional wellbeing for primary-aged children. This role is central to delivering a trauma-informed, personalized curriculum that empowers students to thrive. You will play a key part in shaping a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of high-quality, specialist educational provision for Key Stage 1 and 2 students with social and emotional wellbeing needs.
• Enable children to make demonstrable progress in their social and emotional development and learning, building on their individual strengths.
• Develop and model positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents in line with the school’s values.
• Ensure all safeguarding and child protection matters are handled in accordance with policies and statutory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers to maintain strong partnership working and support regular reviews.
• Contribute to outreach initiatives within local schools, sharing best practice and supporting staff development.
• Participate in the assessment, planning, and evaluation of student progress and interventions.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• NVQ Level 3 in learning support or behaviour support, or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team to support children, families, and carers.
• Experience in assessing student progress and recommending appropriate support strategies.
• Strong ability to build respectful and trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Preferred

• Experience in trauma-informed practice or working with students with SEMH needs.
• Experience in educational leadership or senior support roles.
• Familiarity with curriculum design and individualized learning plans.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on scale 6.
• Comprehensive CPD training programme for professional growth.
• Access to a range of employee benefits, including pension scheme, eyecare, and cycle to work scheme.