Deputy Headteacher (Behaviour and Attitudes)

JR United Kingdom; Leigh; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Leigh is looking for a Deputy Headteacher (Behaviour and Attitudes) to join The Holden School. This role focuses on shaping a positive environment for students with SEMH difficulties and leading on behaviour strategies. The position offers up to £55,000 per annum with a trial of a 4-Day Working Week for improved work/life balance. Applicants must have Qualified Teacher Status and demonstrable leadership experience.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership and management within a school.
• Experience in Special Schools or SEMH settings is preferred.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead on behaviour and attitudes aligning with school vision.
• Contribute to SLT discussions on broader education developments.
• Set high expectations for pupils, staff, and parents.

Skills

Leadership

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree

Job description

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28.07.2025

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11.09.2025

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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 #teamOFG!

Job Title: Deputy Headteacher

Location: The Holden School, Leigh WN7 4SB

Salary: Up to £55,000.00 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday,

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Headteacher to join our close-knit team at The Holden School, part of Acorn Education.

About the Role

The Deputy Head Teacher (Behaviour and Attitudes) at The Holden School plays a pivotal leadership role within this Special School setting, which caters to pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. This role is critical in shaping and sustaining a positive, safe, and predictable environment that supports pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development. The Deputy Head Teacher will lead strategically on behaviour and attitudes, ensuring these align 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 wider school community, the Deputy will promote high expectations, implement innovative behaviour support strategies, and maintain strong safeguarding practices. The role demands a commitment to collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement, consistent with The Holden School’s values of holistic pupil development, therapeutic integration, and family engagement.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Leadership and Strategic Development

• 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 any 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 from 5 to 16, catering for 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 for our students supported by our Class Teams, our Pastoral Team, and our own Therapists.

We pride ourselves in guiding pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them academically and socially, and encouraging them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students so they can better understand the wider community in which they live.

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

We are proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

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

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefits platform, Vista, allows you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – including enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and paid fertility treatment support.

We place the outcomes of our pupils at the heart of everything we do, so your role will have a meaningful, positive impact on their lives.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to enjoy life. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.