Deputy Headteacher

The Education Network Birmingham; Stafford; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leadership salary package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

The Education Network Birmingham is seeking an experienced Deputy Headteacher for a SEND school in Birmingham. The role requires strategic leadership across safeguarding, inclusion and school improvement, leading on pupil outcomes and staff development.

The successful candidate will have QTS and a proven track record in senior leadership roles such as Assistant Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher, with strong communication and stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• QTS and proven leadership in school improvement.
• Strong SEND, inclusion, and safeguarding knowledge.
• Experience as Assistant Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across the whole school, focusing on safeguarding and inclusion.
• Drive school improvement and raise pupil outcomes.
• Coach, mentor and develop staff at all levels.
• Build positive relationships with families, external agencies and community partners.

Skills

QTS

Leadership

SEND knowledge

Safeguarding

Inclusion

Stakeholder management

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

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.

Why Apply?

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 an equal opportunities employer.