Deputy Headteacher

Aspris; Frome; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher's pension

Wellbeing support

Career progression & training

Healthcare plan

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

Job summary

Aspris is seeking a Deputy Headteacher for Newbury Manor School, a specialist SEND setting in Somerset. The role focuses on strategic leadership, embedding trauma-informed practices, and driving pupil progress through a high-quality, personalised education.

The successful candidate will lead staff wellbeing, develop Personal Development initiatives, and work with families and external partners to ensure exceptional teaching and learning across GCSE pathways.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Personal Development initiatives.
• Ability to embed trauma-informed approaches across the provision.
• Proven track record in creating a positive, high-expectation culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead Personal Development and safeguarding initiatives across the school.
• Drive whole-school improvement and curriculum development, including GCSE pathways.
• Collaborate with families, multi-agency partners, and staff to ensure high-quality education.
• Provide strategic leadership and vision for staff development and pupil outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Trauma-informed

Staff wellbeing

Strategic planning

Curriculum development

Job description

Here at Aspris, we are proud to be a leading provider of specialist education services with over 30 schools nationwide.

About the school:

Newbury Manor School is a specialist school for young people aged 6 to 19 who have autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). Our tailored approach means we are able to support young people with a wide range of needs, from those who are broadly average in their ability to others, who have more severe learning difficulties.

We provide a total environment where young people are offered safe, secure and predictable surroundings in which they can come to understand their own areas of difficulties and learn skills and techniques in order to overcome them. This ensures that they are able to fulfil their potential socially, academically, physically and spiritually and enable them to rebuild their low self-esteem and self-belief.

The school is located in a beautiful, quiet, rural location in the outskirts of Somerset (Frome region) in a Georgian manor house, which has a range of outbuildings and extensive grounds. Our ethos was created in the belief that a positive, supportive, achieving culture is essential for good pupil progress. We seek to maximise independence and individual potential so pupils gain the skills to live happy, meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Our ethos was created in the belief that a positive, supportive, achieving culture is essential for good pupil progress. We seek to maximise independence and individual potential so pupils gain the skills to live happy, meaningful and fulfilling lives.

What you will receive:

• A competitive salary
• A teacher’s pension
• Access to exclusive rewards and discounts
• Blue Light discounts
• A commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Wellbeing support
• Healthcare plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme

We are seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking Deputy Headteacher to join our specialist SEND school. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader who can bring innovation, fresh ideas, and strategic vision to support the continued development of our provision.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record in leading Personal Development, embedding trauma-informed approaches, and cultivating a positive culture that prioritises staff wellbeing. They will be committed to driving excellence in teaching, learning, and curriculum development, ensuring that every pupil receives a high-quality, personalised education that enables them to thrive.

We are looking for a dynamic and reflective practitioner who can think strategically, embrace new challenges, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to ongoing professional growth. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to deliver outstanding teaching and learning, build strong and meaningful relationships with some of our most vulnerable learners, and work collaboratively with families and a range of multi-agency partners.

As an inspirational leader, they will play a key role in whole-school improvement, motivating colleagues and contributing to a culture of high expectations and continuous development. They will be confident in teaching across curriculum pathways, including GCSE programmes, and will be dedicated to ensuring that every pupil is supported and challenged to achieve their full potential.

As part of Aspris Children’s Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. We ask that you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience and in return we will give you all the training and support you need to progress.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.