DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

The Education Network; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Competitive pay

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking a Deputy Head Teacher for a SEND trust in Birmingham. You will lead with vision, drive standards and work alongside the Headteacher to shape long-term outcomes for the children.

You will need leadership experience, deep understanding of teaching and learning, strong communication with staff, governors, parents, and a commitment to safeguarding through Enhanced DBS checks.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or aspiring to Deputy Head Teacher with a track record of school improvement.
• Strong understanding of teaching and learning in the classroom is essential.
• Excellent communication with staff, governors, parents and children is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the senior team to drive standards, culture and long-term school success.
• Collaborate with the Headteacher to shape future aspirations and strategic planning.
• Balance day-to-day operational demands with a clear, long-term view for pupil outcomes.
• Contribute to safeguarding, staff development and whole-school growth.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching and learning

Communication

Enhanced DBS

Career commitment

Job description

I love working with this small SEND trust, they truly put the children they support first, have an amazing SLT, welcoming team and I cannot wait to tell you more about their journey and what they are aspiring to. If leadership in a SEND school is your vocation as opposed to job, then we need to talk.

They are looking for a Deputy Head Teacher who can help shape future aspirations through strong leadership, clear strategy, and high expectations of what the children you support can achieve? Can you support growth across the school working with the Headteacher to continue to drive standards, culture, and long-term success for this amazing setting?

Able to lead and inspire whilst ensuring everything that you and your team do will benefit the children you support. An experienced senior leader with the judgement, resilience, and creativity to make a real impact. You combine strong leadership skills with a clear understanding of teaching and learning, communicate well with staff and stakeholders, and know how to balance day-to-day operational demands with long-term strategic planning.

You will need:

• Leadership Experience - A Deputy or aspiring Deputy Head Teacher
• Teaching and Learning - Great understanding of what happens in the classroom.
• Communication – Confident verbal and written communication with staff, governors, parents, and importantly children.
• Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Career Commitment – A strong commitment to leadership, pupil outcomes, and the continued success of the school.

This school offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader to join the senior team in a permanent role. You will be part of a setting with real potential, a fabulous local reputation, and the opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future for the children you support. This is a role for someone who wants to help lead with purpose, support staff, strengthen teaching and learning, and contribute meaningfully to whole-school growth. Does this sound like you?

Due to the high number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

• An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-

• The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks.
• The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.
• The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.