Deputy Headteacher (Behaviour and Attitudes)

Outcomes First Group; Leigh; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Job summary

A specialist education provider in the UK is seeking a Deputy Headteacher for Behaviour and Attitudes at The Holden School. This vital leadership position involves implementing innovative strategies for pupils with SEMH difficulties and maintaining a positive environment. Ideal candidates will have Qualified Teacher Status, proven leadership experience, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion. Strong collaborative skills are essential in this role that supports the school's holistic pupil development approach. Exceptional benefits and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with SEMH and ASC.
• Professional development in preparation for senior leadership.
• Proven leadership and management experience in a school.

Responsibilities

• Lead on behaviour and attitudes under the direction of the Head Teacher.
• Set high expectations for pupils, staff, and parents.
• Develop a school ethos that fosters collaboration and accountability.
• Contribute to discussions on broader educational developments.

Skills

Behaviour management

Leadership

Collaboration

Safeguarding

Inclusivity

Education

Qualified Teacher Status and Degree

Job description

Deputy Headteacher (Behaviour and Attitudes)

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by Outcomes First Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Direct message the job poster from Outcomes First Group

Salary and Working Hours

Salary: Up to £55,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start: January 2026

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, 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 Head will promote high expectations, implement innovative behaviour support strategies, and maintain strong safeguarding practises. 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.
• Experience in working pupils with SEMH and ASC.
• 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.

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 work 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 individualised curriculums for our students supported by our Class Teams, our Pastoral Team and our own Therapists.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Benefits

We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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

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

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

And a market‑leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

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

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