Deputy Headteacher - Specialist SEN School

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum

Contract:

Full-Time, Permanent | 40 Hours Per Week

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your SEN Leadership Career?

Are you an experienced Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or Senior Leader looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs?

Simply Education is delighted to be recruiting for a passionate and forward-thinking Deputy Headteacher to join an established, Ofsted Outstanding independent specialist school supporting young people aged 11-19 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), primarily Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC).

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious educational leader to play a key role in shaping the school's future, driving outstanding teaching and learning, and creating an environment where every young person can thrive.

If you're passionate about inclusive education, have a strong understanding of SEND and believe every pupil deserves the opportunity to succeed, we would love to hear from you!

You'll be joining a highly regarded specialist education setting that provides a safe, nurturing and low-sensory learning environment for young people with a range of additional needs.

The school delivers an ambitious and engaging curriculum, including GCSE qualifications, enrichment opportunities and personalised learning pathways, preparing students for further education, employment, training and independent adulthood.

With a strong focus on trauma-informed practice, therapeutic approaches and individualised learning, the school is committed to ensuring every pupil feels valued, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.

As Deputy Headteacher, you'll work closely with the Headteacher to provide inspirational leadership across the school, supporting staff, driving educational standards and ensuring the highest quality of care and education for pupils.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Supporting the Headteacher in delivering the school's vision, values and strategic priorities.
• Teaching & Learning:
  Driving high standards of teaching, curriculum delivery and pupil achievement across the school.
• SEND & Inclusion:
  Championing inclusive, personalised and trauma-informed approaches to education.
• Staff Development:
  Leading, mentoring and motivating teaching and support staff to deliver exceptional outcomes.
• Safeguarding & Wellbeing:
  Promoting a strong safeguarding culture and ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all pupils.
• Behaviour & Pastoral Support:
  Supporting positive behaviour strategies and creating a calm, consistent and nurturing learning environment.
• School Improvement:
  Contributing to quality assurance, self-evaluation, Ofsted readiness and continuous improvement.
• Collaboration:
  
  Building positive relationships with parents, carers, external professionals and the wider school community.

We're looking for a confident, compassionate and motivated leader who can inspire both pupils and staff.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS).
• Proven leadership experience within a specialist school, SEND provision or complex educational setting.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of SEND, particularly Autism Spectrum Conditions.
• Experience supporting pupils with complex educational, emotional or behavioural needs.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding, the Ofsted inspection framework and trauma-informed practice.
• Excellent communication, organisational and people-management skills.
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs.
• Experience as an Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, SENCO or other senior…