Deputy Headteacher
About This Role
An amazing opportunity has arisen to recruit a Deputy Headteacher post to join our Senior Leadership Team for September 2026, or sooner if possible.
At this exciting time for the school, we want to appoint a talented, tenacious, aspirational and experienced senior leader to compliment the work of the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, Academy Council and the wider Trust in leading the school to achieve the next level of excellence.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking, flexible and inspirational Deputy Headteacher to join and help lead a team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing an excellent learning environment and become part of a successful team in a busy working environment.
Whether you are an experienced school leader who has worked within a mainstream or specialist education setting, or someone who has exceptional leadership skills and a real drive to make a difference in children’s lives, you must be able to provide our children with aspirations for their futures along with promoting a positive culture in everything you do.
Knowledge of SEN is essential and you must be able to respond to the emotional, social and mental health needs of our children and young people. You will be required to ensure the safety of our children and young people and facilitate their access to learning by responding to individual needs and leading staff teams to meet the needs of our learners.
Via your excellent interpersonal skills, you will lead a variety of teams across the school to ensure the best possible outcomes for our learners.
You will be joining an experienced team of passionate and forward-thinking senior leaders. You will be part of a committed staff team who are motivated every day by improving the life chances of our children and young people.
Applications are welcome from candidates in primary or secondary mainstream schools who can demonstrate knowledge of SEND, Trauma Informed Approaches or from candidates currently working in a special school setting or Alternative Provision.
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