Deputy Headteacher

Compass Community; Tipton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff laptop and mobile phone

Professional qualification development

Small class sizes with specialist TA

Job summary

Compass Community School Victoria Park, Tipton, is seeking a Deputy Headteacher to shape culture, outcomes and daily life for children with SEMH needs. You will lead teaching and collaborate with the Deputy Director of Education and regional SENCO to secure strong educational results while modelling compassion and resilience.

The role requires QTS, a proven track record of good/outstanding teaching, and the ability to teach GCSE or vocational level.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Proven record of good or outstanding teaching practice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability and willingness to teach GCSE or equivalent vocational level.
• Strong knowledge of primary teaching and learning, including phonics, reading and foundational knowledge.
• Commitment to inclusive practice in an emotionally literate environment.
• Experience supporting SEMH needs and managing challenging behaviour.
• Experience developing engaging curricula meeting individual needs while maintaining high standards.
• Experience engaging hard-to-reach or disengaged families.

Responsibilities

• Shape culture, outcomes and daily life of the school.
• Lead high-quality education and staff development.
• Work with external agencies to secure positive outcomes for children.
• Balance leadership with a teaching commitment and model resilience and care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership & management

Phonics and reading knowledge

GCSE teaching capability

Emotional literacy environment

Education

QTS

Proven teaching record (good/outstanding)

Job description

Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?

Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together.

This is the work. And we'd like you to be part of it.

Who We Are

Compass Community School Victoria Park is an Independent Specialist SEMH School in Tipton, Sandwell. Praised by Ofsted for its "big heart", the school is seeking a Deputy Headteacher with knowledge and experience of primary teaching and learning, reading, phonics and foundational knowledge.

Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many also have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism, ADHD and communication difficulties.

As a trauma and attachment-informed organisation, all staff receive extensive therapeutic training and support.

Our child-centred approach brings together education and therapy professionals, parents and carers, local authority teams and students to achieve positive outcomes.

The Role

As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a key role in shaping the culture, outcomes and daily life of our school. We are looking for a leader who shares our vision and values and can embody them in every interaction with students, families and professionals.

You will be supported by an experienced leadership structure, including the Deputy Director of Education, Executive Head Teacher, Head of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum, administrative teams and a Regional SENCO. You will also work alongside leaders from similar settings across the organisation.

You will help drive high-quality education, support staff development and work collaboratively with external agencies to secure the best outcomes for children and young people.

This is a leadership role with a teaching commitment and requires resilience, enthusiasm and a commitment to improving the life chances of every child.

The Right Person

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Proven record of good or outstanding teaching practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to teach a subject to GCSE or equivalent vocational level.
• Strong knowledge of primary teaching and learning, including phonics, reading and foundational knowledge.
• Commitment to inclusive practice within an emotionally literate environment.
• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs and managing challenging behaviour.
• Experience developing engaging, ambitious curricula that meet individual needs while maintaining high standards.
• Experience working effectively with hard-to-reach or disengaged families.

Benefits and Rewards

• Staff laptop and mobile phone.
• Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities.
• Small class sizes with specialist TA support.
• Opportunity to join a growing national organisation that develops future leaders.
• Enhanced occupational sickness scheme.
• Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision.
• Employee benefits package including wellbeing services, salary sacrifice schemes, vouchers and lifestyle discounts.

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close this advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Safeguarding

Compass Community Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Successful applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS Check or Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including social media screening.

All school-based staff are responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and must work in accordance with the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy at all times.

Compass is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe a workforce with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our ability to support children and young people and achieve outstanding outcomes.