Deputy Head Teacher

Kedleston Group Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Wellbeing support

Discounts (retail/travel)

Cycle to work

Life cover

Professional development

Collaborative team

Meaningful role

Job summary

Kedleston Group Limited is opening a brand-new specialist school in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, targeted to support children with SEMH needs. The Deputy Head Teacher will drive curriculum, culture and strategic direction as the school prepares to open in 2027.

The successful candidate will lead staff teams, shape teaching and learning, and play a pivotal role in ensuring excellent outcomes for pupils with autism spectrum conditions and SEMH needs.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Proven leadership and management experience in a school setting.
• Strong experience teaching and supporting children with autism spectrum condition and associated SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the school community with passion and purpose.
• Drive school improvement by shaping and delivering an outstanding curriculum and provision.
• Champion a positive and inclusive school culture to secure the best outcomes for all pupils.

Skills

QTS

Leadership

Autism/SEMH experience

Communication skills

Staff development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Deputy Head Teacher

£65,278 (L9) to £79,460 (L17)

Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

Be part of an exciting new specialist school in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter

This is a unique opportunity to play the pivotal role of Deputy Head Teacher within a brand-new Kedleston Group school, opening in 2027.

The school has huge potential for developing specialist facilities designed to best support children’s mental health and wellbeing and to provide a state-of-the-art learning environment for children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.As the Deputy Headteacher, you will be responsible for leading and inspiring the school community with passion and purpose, driving school improvement forward through shaping and delivering an outstanding curriculum and offer. You will champion a positive and inclusive school culture ensuring the best possible outcomes for all pupils.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Proven leadership and management experience in a school setting.
• Strong experience teaching and supporting children with autism spectrum condition and associated social, emotional and mental health needs
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to inspire, motivate, and develop staff teams

Why work for us?

• Annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers.
• Access to an attractive benefits package including 24/7 confidential wellbeing support, retail and travel discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme, and generous life cover
• Ongoing programme of continued professional development
• A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals.
• A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives.

About us

Established in April 2006 and today with over 700 employees, we are an independent group of day schools for children with a range of special educational needs, including autism spectrum conditions and social, emotional and mental health needs.

Our mission is to nurture confident and capable young people through holistic education, preparing them for their next steps in education, work and life.

We promise to put our pupils at the heart of everything we do, keeping them safe and supporting them to find their place in the world.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure through the DBS.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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