Deputy Headteacher

Summary:

Deputy Headteacher role at a school with a focus on Social, Emotional and Mental Health complexities.

About the School:

A school dedicated to providing a broad, balanced curriculum tailored to students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health complexities, fostering individual growth and development.

The Opportunity:

As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a crucial role in leading and supporting the school’s mission to deliver a high-quality, inclusive education. This is a leadership position that offers the chance to make a real impact on student outcomes, staff development, and the overall school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Uphold and promote robust safeguarding procedures in line with local safeguarding board guidance and best practice.
• Lead and coordinate the school curriculum, ensuring quality, consistency, and continuous development.
• Monitor student progress and outcomes, ensuring each learner achieves their individual targets and planned success.
• Act as lead teacher for positive behaviour support, promoting inclusive strategies that successfully support behaviour that may challenge.
• Work collaboratively as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, including education, residential care, and clinical colleagues.
• Participate in the assessment and review of student referrals, ensuring appropriate placements and support.
• Work closely with the clinical team to oversee Behaviour Support Plans, providing guidance, consultation, and ensuring plans remain effective, reviewed, and up to date.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• A full UK driving licence
• Proven experience in middle or senior leadership within education
• A strong track record of raising standards and improving outcomes
• Excellence as a classroom practitioner across multiple key stages
• Outstanding communication, organisational, and people leadership skills
• A deep commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing

Preferred

• Experience in working with students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health complexities
• Experience in leading curriculum development and implementation
• Experience in working within multidisciplinary teams

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 per annum
• Life Assurance and pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Mental health support and physical health checks as part of a comprehensive wellbeing programme