Primary Deputy Head Teacher

£67,898 - £75,049 + excellent benefits

This role is expected to commence in September 2026.

Abbeywood School opened in 2019 and is located in a newly refurbished building designed to meet the needs of our pupils. The school has grown in both pupil numbers and reputation and was recently rated Good by Ofsted. We provide a range of educational options for young people with ADHD, ASD, Asperger’s and SEMH, including an extensive provision of vocational courses.

As Deputy Head Teacher, you will support the Head Teacher in shaping the strategic direction of the school and driving high standards across teaching and learning. You will help create an environment where every child feels safe, supported, and able to thrive in a specialist setting supporting children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

You will build strong relationships, create positive routines, and help pupils develop academically and emotionally during the most important stages of their education. You will also work within a well‑resourced environment with a passionate team, gaining valuable leadership experience and contributing strategically alongside the Head Teacher to support the long‑term vision and development of the school.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and substantial teaching experience within a primary setting
• Previous leadership and management experience, ideally within a middle or senior leadership role
• A passion for improving outcomes for young people with additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs
• The ability to drive high standards across teaching, learning and behaviour
• A strong understanding of effective behaviour strategies and creating positive learning environments
• Proven leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and inspire staff teams
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
• Resilience, adaptability and a solution‑focused approach within a specialist education environment
• The ability to contribute strategically alongside the Head Teacher to support the long‑term vision and development of the school

• Full induction and on‑the‑job training
• Full school holidays
• Career development opportunities, including promotions from within the group
• Flexible benefits such as life insurance that can be increased or decreased as needed
• Teachers’ Pension and an attractive TPS alternative
• Well‑being tools and advice, including employee assistance
• Medical cover to claim back costs for optician or dentist appointments and high‑street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the best facilities
• A referral bonus scheme offering a £1,000 bonus for each successful referral

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are an equal‑opportunities employer and are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and require an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search.

This post is subject to the usual safeguarding and child protection procedures. If you require adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we will be there every step of the way.