Deputy Headteacher

The Education Network Birmingham; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network Birmingham is seeking an experienced Deputy Headteacher for a SEND specialist school in Birmingham. The role focuses on strategic leadership, safeguarding, inclusion and ensuring each pupil is supported to achieve positive outcomes.

You will drive school improvement, work with the Headteacher, and lead on safeguarding and inclusion with a track record in developing high-performing teams. A challenging yet rewarding opportunity in specialist education.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Strong track record of leadership and school improvement.
• Knowledge of SEND, inclusion and adaptive teaching strategies.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.
• Strategic thinking with strong operational leadership.
• Experience in specialist education, SEND, or SEMH advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-school teaching, safeguarding and inclusion initiatives.
• Raise standards and improve pupil outcomes across the school.
• Coach, mentor and develop staff at all levels.
• Support safeguarding, wellbeing and attendance across the school.
• Build positive relationships with families, external agencies and community partners.
• Contribute to the school's long-term strategic vision and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Deputy Headteacher - SEND School

£58,400 - £65,000 per annum

Full Time Permanent Birmingham

Are you an experienced senior leader with a strong background in SEND, safeguarding and inclusion?

This is an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Headteacher to join a specialist school that has an excellent reputation in the local community for its high quality of teaching and care.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Headteacher to drive school improvement and ensure every student is safe, supported, included and able to achieve positive outcomes.

The Role

As Deputy Headteacher you will be providing strategic leadership across. Experience leading on safeguarding, inclusion, or SEND is desirable.

The role requires a QTS teacher with relevant leadership experience as an Assistant Headteacher, Deputy headteacher, or senior leader.

You will play a key strategic role in:

• Leading whole-school teaching, safeguarding, and inclusion
• Raising standards and improving pupil outcomes
• Coaching, mentoring and developing staff at all levels
• Supporting safeguarding, wellbeing and attendance across the school
• Building positive relationships with families, external agencies and community partners
• Contributing to the school's long-term strategic vision and growth

This position offers significant leadership responsibility and is ideal for an experienced AHT or DHT looking to further develop their career within specialist education.

You may already be a Deputy Headteacher seeking a new challenge, or an experienced Assistant Headteacher ready to take the next step.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A successful track record of leadership and school improvement
• Strong knowledge of SEND, inclusion and adaptive teaching strategies
• The ability to inspire, motivate and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Strategic thinking combined with strong operational leadership
• Experience within specialist education, SEND, or SEMH settings would be advantageous.

This is more than a leadership role - it's an opportunity to shape lives, influence practice and help create an exceptional educational experience for young people who need it most.

In return, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• The chance to help shape a growing and ambitious school
• A rewarding role with real impact on pupils, families and staff
• A competitive leadership salary package with opportunity for further progression

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and relevant safeguarding checks.

Applications are welcomed from leaders who share our commitment to inclusion, ambition and excellence for every child.

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.

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

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