Deputy Head Teacher

TN United Kingdom; Congleton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming children's lives through exceptional educational services. As a Deputy Head Teacher, you will lead a passionate team in a supportive environment that prioritizes staff well-being and work/life balance. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the educational and social development of young people with special educational needs. With ongoing professional development and a commitment to equality and diversity, you will thrive in a collaborative setting while helping students achieve their best outcomes.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive work environment

Esland pension scheme

Paid induction and training

Career development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

£500 referral bonus

Recognition awards

Employee discounts and benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching children with special educational needs.
• Ability to lead a teaching team and develop outstanding outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the teaching team and ensure safeguarding.
• Plan and prepare lessons, addressing emotional and physical needs.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience teaching key stages 4 and 5

Safeguarding strategies

SEND/SEMH experience

Commitment to professional development

Education

Relevant National Professional Qualification

Job description

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Do you have experience teaching children with Special Educational Needs? Would you be interested in working as part of a collaborative team, committed to providing the best access to education for our young people? Are you keen to work in an environment that focuses on staff well-being and a commitment to work/life balance?

Become an Eslander and start a truly rewarding career!

Esland is driven to change children’s lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services.

We are currently seeking a Deputy Head Teacher based at our SEN School in Congleton.

This school is a friendly and successful provision, supporting vulnerable young children aged 7-18 years with special education needs. It also serves as a base for our outreach services.

We think our teams are the best in the industry - if you want to join us, now is the time!

Key Responsibilities:

As a Deputy Head Teacher, you will provide leadership to the teaching team, enabling them to develop outstanding outcomes for our learners and acting as a delegated authority in the absence of the Headteacher. You will contribute to the educational and social development of each young person, ensuring effective relationships with young people, their families (if appropriate), and external agencies.

You will also be expected to:

• Ensure safeguarding of all young people underpins every decision made
• Complete regular peer reviews with teaching staff to maintain high standards
• Schedule and conduct termly supervisions with the teaching team
• Lead on curriculum, teaching, and learning alongside the headteacher
• Lead the school’s approach to assessment
• Identify strategies to overcome individual pupils’ barriers to learning
• Plan and prepare lessons, delivering effective teaching that promotes deep learning
• Address the emotional and physical needs of our young people to maximize their personal development
• Promote equality and diversity
• Maintain good quality records and monitor progress
• Ensure a personalized educational program based on robust assessment
• Perform duties as outlined in the Teacher Standards
• Seek and act on young people’s views and wishes where appropriate
• Ensure appropriate resources and inclusive environments for all students
• Contribute to self-evaluation processes
• Coordinate with teachers and assistants for effective resource deployment
• Develop and meet the evolving needs of the school

Flexibility is required, and the post holder may be delegated additional duties.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory disclosure, right to work, and reference checks, in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment practices.

All young people are entitled to fair and balanced support. Esland employees promote equal opportunities and challenge discrimination on any grounds.

What we are looking for:

• Qualified teacher status (QTS)
• Experience teaching at key stages 4 and 5, preferably in core subjects (English, maths, or science)
• Relevant National Professional Qualification (e.g., NPQSL, NPQLT, NPQLBC) or willingness to obtain one
• Experience implementing safeguarding strategies at middle/senior levels
• Experience with school-wide assessment
• Subject specialism (maths/science desirable, but open to all qualified teachers)
• SEND/SEMH experience
• Willingness to act as delegated authority in the absence of the Headteacher
• Commitment to professional development
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle

What we can offer you:

• Ongoing professional development
• Supportive, inclusive work environment
• Enrolment into Esland pension scheme
• Paid induction and ongoing training
• Career development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• £500 referral bonus
• Recognition awards
• Employee discounts and benefits
• The chance to make a real difference in a child’s life

With over 35 years of experience, Esland operates more than 65 residential homes and five schools across various regions in England, including our online school providing education to children nationwide through our Turning the Curve program. We support over 200 young people with a team of more than 700 staff, striving to help children achieve their best outcomes through bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic, and activity services.