DEPUTY HEADTEACHER - ASPIRING HEADTEACHER

The Education Network; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment agency seeks a Deputy Headteacher for a high-performing SEND school in Birmingham. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring high standards and positive outcomes for pupils. The role offers a pay scale of L15 to L19, ranging from £70,000 to £80,000 per annum, along with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Focused CPD and leadership development

Supportive governance

Committed staff team

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND or mainstream education.
• Proven impact on outcomes for pupils with SEND.
• Confident leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Set a clear improvement plan and track impact each term.
• Secure high quality teaching and assessment.
• Lead safeguarding and safer recruitment.

Skills

Leadership of teams

Strong knowledge of KCSIE

Management of budgets

Education

QTS and senior leadership experience

Job description

Deputy Headteacher

Are you ready to help lead a high performing SEND school that secures outstanding outcomes for pupils?

We seek a Deputy Headteacher who is an aspiring Headteacher to provide clear strategic leadership from day one. You will set direction, raise quality, and keep children safe. You will lead a skilled staff team, work with governors or the Trust, and build strong partnerships with families, health, and social care. If you bring drive, judgement, and a record of improving SEND provision, we want to hear from you.

Contract and remuneration
Permanent, immediate start • Pay Scale: L15 to L19, £70,000 to £80,000 per annum
SEND School, Birmingham
Lead as part of the SLT

Overview

Are you ready to lead a specialist school and lift outcomes for pupils with complex SEND? You will set direction, keep children safe, and drive steady improvement. You will lead a skilled team and work with governors or the Trust to secure high standards.

Key responsibilities

• Set a clear improvement plan and track impact each term.
• Secure high quality teaching, assessment, and intervention.
• Lead safeguarding and safer recruitment.
• Oversee EHCPs, annual reviews, and provision mapping.
• Embed positive behaviour support and strong attendance systems.
• Manage budget, staffing, estates, and risk.
• Report clearly to governors or the Trust and prepare for Ofsted.

We bring / Qualifications

• QTS and senior leadership experience in SEND or mainstream.
• Impact on outcomes for pupils with SEND.
• Strong knowledge of KCSIE, the SEND Code of Practice.
• Confident leadership of people, budgets, and change.

We offer / Benefits

• L15 to L19 pay.
• A committed staff team and supportive governance.
• Focused CPD and leadership development.

Additional information

For more information please contact us.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.