Deputy Headteacher

The Progress Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym discounts

Wellbeing app

Counselling

Flexible working

Professional development

Death in service

Maternity/Paternity leave

Medicash

Recognition awards

Referral bonus

MiRewards

Weekly drop-ins with Senior Leaders

Annual conference

Job summary

Progress Schools, part of The Progress Group, is seeking a dedicated Deputy Headteacher to join our Tees Valley specialist Alternative Provision. You will drive high-quality teaching, lead SEND provision, and deputise for the Headteacher when required.

You’ll work in a values-led environment that prioritises wellbeing, reduced admin, and professional development for staff. Relevant leadership experience in SEMH/SEND is essential, with a strong understanding of autism and ADHD, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH/SEND/Alternative Provision settings.
• Strong understanding of autism, ADHD and related neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Proven leadership in school/educational settings.
• Ability to deputise for Headteacher when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and learning and oversee SEND provision to improve pupil outcomes.
• Deputise for Headteacher and support executive leadership responsibilities.
• Support staff wellbeing and school community engagement.

Skills

Engagement

Pastoral care

Communication

Student support

Leadership

Education

QTS

Job description

Join us as a Deputy Headteacher: Empower Futures!

We are a specialist Alternative Provision provider based in the Tees Valley, supporting secondary-aged pupils who require a personalised and nurturing approach to education. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a dedicated and resilient Deputy Headteacher to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, hardworking, and highly skilled teacher looking to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving high-quality teaching and learning, leading SEND provision, and supporting the Headteacher through deputising responsibilities when required.

Do you want to work for a company where wellbeing is more than a word, it’s a commitment? Somewhere where the person matters as much as the professional?

Well at Progress Schools, that’s just the approach we take.

Our top-notch benefits go beyond the basics—enjoy access to discounted gym memberships, a free wellbeing app that is jam packed with fitness, yoga and mindfulness resources and dedicated counselling support. And because we know your passion is with pupils and not paperwork, we do everything we can to reduce the amount of surplus admin too.

Your work-life balance matters. That’s why we offer generous holidays, additional leave for foster carers and flexibility wherever possible.

And why do we do this? Because when you thrive, so do our students. So we want to invest in your personal and professional growth as much as we do the young people who attend our schools.

• Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in-house training, including paid qualifications. Last year we invested approx. £3.5k per colleague!
• Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Health and Wellbeing Cashback: Access to Medicash for you and your dependants, covering the costs of eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to £900 annually.
• Recognition Awards: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards.
• Referral Bonus: £500 for referring top talent.
• Exclusive Discounts: MiRewards benefits platform, offering loads of discounts and rewards
• Weekly drop ins with Senior Leaders: Connect, clarify and communicate with weekly drop-ins with our Managing Director and organisation SLT
• Group Connection: Annual Group conference and a comprehensive benefits review.

What are we looking for from you?

• Engagement Skills: A highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is approachable, promotes positive relationships, and fosters high expectations. Able to inspire and motivate students in a creative and adaptable way, particularly within alternative education settings.
• Emotional Support: Committed to a high level of pastoral care with the ability to manage student behaviour effectively and provide meaningful support to students with diverse and challenging needs.
• Core Teaching Qualifications: QTS
• Experience: Significant leadership experience within an SEMH, SEND, Alternative Provision or specialist setting.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of autism, ADHD and associated neurodevelopmental conditions
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify challenges quickly and implement appropriate, student-focused solutions that drive positive outcomes.
• Promotion of Values: Dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values across the school community.
• Time Management: Effective in managing leadership responsibilities, team coordination, student outcomes, and community engagement simultaneously.

Progress Schools is part of The Progress Group, the Group is made up of six business units, each of which aspires to innovate, influence, and inspire others through high-quality and purposeful education and training. Progress Schools is a national group of 13 independent OFSTED-regulated schools.

Let’s redefine education together! #JoinOurTeam #EducationRevolution #AlternativeEducation #DeputyHeadOfSchoolWanted

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

The Progress Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information, or parental status. All employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs.

Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices. For details of our commitment to safer recruitment please visit our website for further information.

Note:

We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role.

Progress Schools is a nationally based, alternative education provider with independent secondary schools located throughout England. We provide high-quality, supportive, and inspirational teaching to 11 – 16-year-olds at Key Stage 3 and 4. Our bespoke approach ensures positive progression either back into mainstream education, or into the world of further education, work-based learning, or employment when leaving us in Year 11.