Deputy Headteacher

Keys; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST pension

Referral bonus £500

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training

Enhanced pay scales

Wellbeing app

Life assurance

Job summary

Keys Education seeks a Deputy Headteacher for New Ways School in Birmingham. You will support school leadership to drive high standards of teaching, behaviour and pastoral care in a trauma-informed environment, modelling professional conduct and upholding EPIC values.

In this role you will lead school culture, safeguarding, inclusion and continuous improvement while partnering with staff, pupils and parents to ensure excellent outcomes for 11-19 learners with SEND.”

Qualifications

• QTS/QTLS required.
• Proven leadership experience in a special school or complex educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted inspection framework, safeguarding, SEND, and trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to lead teams, motivate staff and model professional conduct as per Staff Code of Conduct.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with staff, pupils, parents and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in establishing and sustaining the school’s culture and ethos.
• Model and uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and integrity.
• Promote British values embedded in school life and practice.
• Foster a positive, collaborative professional culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Lead by example in maintaining attendance, punctuality and professional standards.

Skills

QTS/QTLS

Leadership experience

Ofsted knowledge

Safeguarding

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Deputy Headteacher – New Ways School, 300 Redhill Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 9EL

Purpose of the Role

The Deputy Headteacher supports the Headteacher in providing effective leadership and management of the school. The role is pivotal in driving high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour, and pastoral care in a trauma-informed, therapeutic environment. The Deputy acts as a role model for staff, embodying the school’s EPIC values (Excellence, Passion, Integrity, Caring) and the professional behaviours outlined in the Staff Code of Conduct Policy.

At New Ways School

New Ways is an Outstanding Independent SEN School with two sites. Our KS3 students attend our school site in South Birmingham (B38), and our KS4 KS5 students attend our college site in North Worcestershire (B60). New Ways caters for 11-19 year olds who have SEND needs relating mainly to Autism.

We offer an environment that is safe and low sensory alongside an ambitious curriculum which includes a suite of GCSE’s and enrichment opportunities to ensure students achieve the very best outcomes possible and are fully prepared for their transition in to Further education, employment, training and adulthood.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in establishing and sustaining the school’s culture and ethos, promoting inclusion, respect, and high expectations
• Model and uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and integrity as set out in the Staff Code of Conduct
• Promote fundamental British values and ensure these are embedded in school life and practice
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and reflective professional culture focused on continuous improvement
• Lead by example in maintaining attendance, punctuality, and professional standards.

Requirements

• QTS/QTLS is a requirement
• Proven leadership experience in a special school or complex educational setting
• Strong knowledge of the Ofsted inspection framework, safeguarding, SEND, and trauma-informed practice
• Ability to lead teams, motivate staff, and model professional conduct as per the Staff Code of Conduct
• Excellent interpersonal skills with staff, pupils, parents, and external partners

Benefits of Joining Keys

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

Keys Education is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

Safeguarding
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

More can be found about Keys and our Therapeutic Education Services here

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.

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