Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher – Scunthorpe DN17 2TX
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 | Full Time (40 hours/week)

Good Ofsted Rating

Purpose of the Role

The Deputy Headteacher supports the Headteacher in providing effective leadership and management of the school.

The role is pivotal in driving high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour, and pastoral care in a trauma-informed, therapeutic environment

About Southpark Enterprise College

We are an independent specialist school supporting students aged 11–16 with social, emotional and mental health needs

Many of our pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans and benefit from tailored support for needs such as ADHD or ASD. We offer a calm, structured and nurturing environment for young people who have found mainstream education challenging, helping them re-engage with learning and achieve positive outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in establishing and sustaining the school’s culture and ethos, promoting inclusion, respect, and high expectations

• Lead curriculum implementation and assessment, ensuring a broad, balanced, and coherent offer tailored to pupils’ complex needs

• Lead behaviour management strategies in line with the school’s behaviour policy and trauma-informed practises

• Collaborate with the SENDCO to ensure effective provision for pupils with SEND, including personalised learning plans and statutory compliance

• Assist the Headteacher in operational management, including staffing, resources, and compliance with statutory requirements

• Represent the school at meetings and events as delegated by the Headteacher

 Requirements

• QTS

• Proven leadership experience in a special school or complex educational setting

• Strong knowledge of the Ofsted inspection framework, safeguarding, SEND, and trauma-informed practice

• Ability to lead teams, motivate staff, and model professional conduct as per the Staff Code of Conduct

• Excellent interpersonal skills with staff, pupils, parents, and external partners

• Commitment to the Nolan Principles and school’s professional conduct expectations.

• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection, following school policies and reporting procedures

Benefits of Joining Keys Group

• NEST enhanced pension scheme

• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Access to a blue light discount card 

• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues

• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications

• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts  

• Life assurance

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

 Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant
    Keys Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We provide veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training.

The Headteacher is accountable to the Proprietor Body and Regional Education Director/ Regional Executive Headteacher for the overall leadership, management, and success of the school, including adherence to the Staff Code of Conduct and safeguarding requirements. Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and reference verification