Deputy Head Teacher

Autism East Midlands; Braithwell; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutherland House School Braithwell, supported by Autism East Midlands, seeks a Deputy Headteacher to join the new leadership team. You will shape culture and approach from the outset, balancing strategic development with daily operational delivery.

Positive Behaviour Support and person-centred approaches are core, with high staffing ratios, extensive CPD, and safeguarding as priorities in a growing independent school for autistic children aged 3–19.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children and young people with autism or teaching in an additional needs environment.
• Ability to translate vision into clear objectives and measurable school development.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing training and CPD opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the school leadership team and strategic development.
• Oversee the defined area of school improvement and ensure ongoing progression.
• Collaborate with SHS Nottingham, Autism East Midlands Board of Trustees and senior management.

Skills

Leadership

SEN Education

Strategic planning

Behaviour support

Job description

Deputy Headteacher

Salary L8 - L11 (£63,688 - £68,691) dependant on experience

Are you committed and passionate about SEN Education? Sutherland House School Braithwell is a brand-new independent special school for autistic children and young people aged 3-19. The school is located in the beautiful village of Braithwell.

We are looking for an inspiring and dedicated Deputy Head Teacher to join the newly established leadership team. This is a really exciting opportunity to be part of shaping our culture, ethos, and approach right from the beginning and to make a difference for the children that we will teach. This is a role which combines strategic development with operational delivery on a daily basis.

Positive Behaviour Support and Person-Centred approaches

At Sutherland House School Braithwell Positive Behaviour Support and Person-Centred approaches will be of paramount importance and you will be able to contribute to the continued strategic and operational development of this.

We offer small Class groups, high staffing ratios and excellent opportunities for training and continued professional development.

As a member of the school leadership team, you will play a critical role in the translation of its vision into clear objectives that promote and sustain measurable school development; ensuring that the school continuously improves and is aspirational for our students.

You will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with the SHS Nottingham, Autism East Midlands Board of Trustees and their Senior management team.

You will have responsibility for the defined area of School improvement.

Previous experience with children and young people with autism or teaching in an additional needs environment at any age is desirable but full training and support will be given. We also welcome applications from colleagues who have experience of teaching core subjects.

Visits by prior arrangement are encouraged, please contact us below.

We offer comprehensive training, fully paid induction and on-going Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.

Safeguarding Statement

Please note this will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check - this cost will be met by Autism East Midlands*

*The successful applicant will need to sign up to the annual DBS Update Service at a current cost of £16 per year

Autism East Midlands is an equal opportunities employer.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people