Deputy Headteacher (Behaviour and Attitudes)

Outcomes First Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Lancashire is looking for a Deputy Headteacher at The Holden School. This role involves leading behaviour support strategies in a therapeutic environment for students with SEMH difficulties. The ideal candidate will have a Qualified Teacher Status and proven leadership experience. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and an exciting trial of a 4-Day Working Week.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management experience, preferably in SEMH settings.
• Experience in school self-evaluation and development planning.
• Strong understanding of attendance and pastoral care best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead on behaviour and attitudes in line with the school's vision.
• Set and uphold high expectations for all stakeholders.
• Contribute to SLT discussions and educational developments.

Skills

Leadership

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Collaboration

Innovative strategy

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree

Professional development for leadership

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join!

Job Details

Job Title: Deputy Headteacher

Location: The Holden School, Leigh WN7 4SB

Salary: Up to GBP55,000.00 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Note: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

The Deputy Head Teacher (Behaviour and Attitudes) at The Holden School plays a pivotal leadership role within this Special School setting, catering to pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. This role is critical in shaping and maintaining a positive, safe, and predictable environment that supports pupils' social, emotional, and academic development. The Deputy Head will lead strategically on behaviour and attitudes, ensuring alignment with the school's vision of enabling pupils who have previously struggled to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

Working closely with the Head Teacher, Senior Leadership Team (SLT), clinical staff, and the wider school community, the Deputy Head will promote high expectations, implement innovative behaviour support strategies, and uphold strong safeguarding practices. The role demands a commitment to collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement, aligned with The Holden School's values of holistic pupil development, therapeutic integration, and family engagement.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead strategically on behaviour and attitudes under the direction of the Head Teacher, ensuring alignment with the school's vision and ethos.
• Contribute actively to SLT discussions, including broader educational developments beyond immediate school concerns.
• Set and uphold high expectations for pupils, staff, and parents, challenging low expectations and promoting a culture of excellence.
• Develop and embed a school ethos that fosters collaboration, knowledge-sharing, accountability, and celebration of success.

Skills and Competencies

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status and Degree.
• Professional development in preparation for a senior leadership role.
• Proven leadership and management experience within a school, preferably with experience in Special Schools or SEMH settings.
• Experience in school self-evaluation, development planning, and line management.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management, safeguarding, attendance, and pastoral care best practices.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the Job Description.

About Us

The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged 5 to 16, catering to pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester, and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team works together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We are a Therapeutic Led, Trauma-Informed School providing individualized curriculums supported by our Class Teams, Pastoral Team, and Therapists.

We pride ourselves on guiding pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspirations to progress academically and socially, and encouraging pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence so students can better understand the wider community.

Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead our sector in setting and delivering innovative approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year.

Why Join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important, so you'll receive an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions