Deputy Headteacher – SEND School (September Start)

Are you an experienced Deputy Headteacher looking for your next challenge in a specialist setting? Or an ambitious Assistant Headteacher looking to step into a Deputy Headteacher role? This outstanding SEND school is looking to appoint a dedicated Deputy Headteacher for a September start.

This specialist school supports children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school provides a nurturing and structured environment where pupils are well-supported, engaged and able to thrive. With outstanding facilities and a strong, collaborative staff team, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and inclusive setting.

As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a key role in the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the school. You will work closely with a dynamic and supportive Headteacher to drive high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour, while ensuring all pupils receive the support they need to succeed. This role requires previous experience working within a SEND school. It is suitable for an experienced Deputy Headteacher or an Assistant Headteacher who is ready to take the next step in their career.

Job Role:

• Supporting the strategic leadership and daily running of the school
• Driving high standards of teaching, learning and pupil progress
• Leading on key areas of school improvement
• Supporting and developing teaching and support staff
• Ensuring high-quality provision for pupils with ASC, MLD and SEMH needs
• Promoting a positive, inclusive and nurturing school culture
• Supporting behaviour, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Working closely with families, staff and external agencies

In Return You Will:

• Work in a SEND school with outstanding facilities and resources
• Be part of a supportive and dynamic leadership team
• Work alongside an inspiring and experienced Headteacher
• Lead within a collaborative and dedicated staff environment
• Have the opportunity to make a significant impact on school development
• Be paid in line with leadership scale based on experience
• Start in a rewarding leadership role from September

If you are interested in this Deputy Headteacher opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information. Not the role for you? Ask about our other leadership or SEND school vacancies or refer a colleague and ask about our excellent referral scheme.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.