DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

The Education Network Birmingham; Metchley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking a Deputy Head Teacher for a small SEND trust focused on children’s development. You will shape school strategy, drive standards, and work with the Headteacher to raise achievement and culture.

We value senior leadership experience, a strong understanding of teaching and learning, and clear communication with staff, governors, parents and pupils. DBS checks and safeguarding are integral to the appointment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience - a Deputy or aspiring Deputy Head Teacher.
• Strong understanding of teaching and learning in the classroom.
• Confident verbal and written communication with staff, governors, parents, and children.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Strong commitment to leadership, pupil outcomes, and school growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire whilst aligning daily operations with long-term school goals.
• Shape future aspirations through clear strategy and high expectations for learners.
• Collaborate with the Headteacher to drive standards, culture and whole-school growth.
• Support staff development and strengthen teaching and learning across the school.
• Balance day-to-day management with strategic, safeguarding-focused planning.
• Communicate effectively with staff, governors, parents and children.

Skills

Leadership experience

Teaching & 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?

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.

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.

Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks.