Deputy Headteacher

Education Experts; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Experts seeks an experienced Deputy Headteacher for an interim senior leadership role at an alternative provision in Milton Keynes (MK5). The post is full-time and temporary, starting immediately or from November 2026, with a typical day from 8:30am to 4:30pm and a focus on SEND and SEMH needs.

The successful candidate will have a senior leadership background, experience with SEND across primary or secondary, and a therapeutic leadership style.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience working within an education setting.
• Experience leading senior teams in a school context.
• Ability to work with pupils with SEND and SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide interim leadership on the senior leadership team.
• Lead safeguarding and promote SEL/therapeutic approaches.
• Collaborate with Headteacher and staff to maintain continuity during interim period.

Skills

Leadership experience

SEND expertise

Therapeutic leadership style

Education

UK teaching/leadership qualification

Job description

Are you an education expert? We are currently seeking to represent an experienced Deputy Headteacher for an interim senior leadership job based in an alternative provision in Milton Keynes, Southeast (MK5). If you are an experienced senior leader available immediately or from October half term, we would be keen to speak with you.

If you are an experienced Deputy Headteacher or an Assistant Headteacher seeking a school leadership opportunity who has worked with pupils with SEND across either primary or secondary phases this role may be for you. We are currently supporting a newly built alternative provision based in Milton Keynes, Southeast (MK5). The site has a new Headteacher in place who truly puts the needs of their pupils first and is seeking some interim support on their leadership team. This role is offered on a full-time, temporary basis and typical working hours are 8.30am to 4.30pm to allow for after school briefings. The role is non-teaching and a leadership background in quality of education or as DSL would be advantageous. Children within this school come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Many will also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties.

This site is part of a national trust who are focussed on supporting children with complex behaviours and needs. Their pupils have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences, and they work closely with them to develop self-belief to become effective learners. We focus on introducing senior leaders with a therapeutic style. If you are of a similar mindset and ethos, we would be very happy to discuss the role in more detail.

We are a family run recruitment business specialising in Education. With over 15 years worth of experience supporting education settings and candidates across primary, secondary and SEND divisions. We hold REC Corporate Membership, and we are fully committed to safeguarding all children within our schools. All applicants are subject to online searching checks as part of our commitment to safer recruitment. In order to be successfully shortlisted in your applications with us we will require the following:

A relevant UK based teaching/leadership qualification.

Substantial experience working within an education setting.

All required documents for safer recruitment processing including, but not limited to a valid right to work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS.

Exceptional references.

All applicants are subject to online searching checks as part of our commitment to safer recruitment.

Once shortlisted, a one-to-one interview will be scheduled with your dedicated consultant to discuss your SEND experience and personal requirements.

Proposed start date: Immediate or November 2026

Daily rate: £310 up to £370 per day

Date posted: 13.10.26

Application closing date: 10.11.26

If you are an Assistant Headteacher seeking the next step or an experienced Deputy Headteacher and are willing to work in or are local to Milton Keynes, Southeast, UK