Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher

Location:

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Salary: 42,000 – 42,000 UKP per year

Contract:

Permanent

Employer:

The Cambian Group

SEMH Northampton school
- Northampton

40 hours per week | Term time only

Up to £42,000 per annum (DOE)

Are you a passionate and resilient leader ready to make a real difference?

Northampton school is seeking an inspiring Deputy Headteacher to help lead our specialist SEMH provision for up to 30 young people aged 11-16. This is a rewarding opportunity to support vulnerable learners, drive positive behaviour, and shape a safe, nurturing learning environment where every child can thrive.

Cambian Northampton School is an independent specialist provision that provides quality and personalised education for up to 30 young people ranging from ages 11 to 16 with on-going social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH). Our well-qualified and experienced staff work continuously to provide positive education experiences that combine high expectations for our students with sensitivity to their individual needs. The school offers a nurturing and caring environment which allows all our young people to thrive and achieve their full potential.

• Lead on pastoral care, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.
• Support young people with complex social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Work closely with families, staff, and external professionals.
• Play a key role within the Senior Leadership Team.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, safeguarding, and engagement.
• Support continuous school improvement and staff development.

• An experienced, compassionate leader.
• Confident in managing behaviour and pastoral systems.
• Committed to safeguarding and inclusive education.
• Able to inspire, challenge, and motivate others.

If you want a leadership role where your work truly matters, apply today and help us unlock the potential of every young person at Northampton school.

Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.