Deputy Head Teacher: SEND & SEMH Leadership & Impact

Witherslack Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

School holidays

Career progression

Flexible benefits

Pension

Wellbeing

Medical cover

Great facilities

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Hartwell School in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a Deputy Head Teacher to join its independent specialist day school serving pupils with SEMH and autism needs. You will support the Head Teacher to set the vision, recruit the right staff and secure high standards of teaching and learning.

You’ll need prior teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status, plus at least two years in leadership. The role offers excellent salary and benefits and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status.
• Prior leadership and management experience in education is required.
• Ability to raise teaching quality and lead staff development.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Set the school vision with the Head Teacher and appoint the right staff.
• Develop plans to improve teaching, behaviour and outcomes.
• Lead and coach the school team to deliver high-quality SEND education.

Skills

Teaching leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Teaching experience

Job description

Hartwell School in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a Deputy Head Teacher to join its independent specialist day school serving pupils with SEMH and autism needs. You will support the Head Teacher to set the vision, recruit the right staff and secure high standards of teaching and learning.

You’ll need prior teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status, plus at least two years in leadership. The role offers excellent salary and benefits and a supportive environment for professional growth.