Deputy Headteacher - (Bushbury SEN School - Wolverhampton)

Horizon Care Ltd; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One Horizon platform

Discount programmes

Holiday trading scheme

Eco car scheme

Wellbeing centre

Cycle to work

Job summary

Horizon Care Ltd. in Wolverhampton is seeking a Deputy Headteacher for Bushbury School, a specialist SEN setting for pupils 7-19 with autism and SLCN. You will join the senior leadership team, guiding strategy, policy implementation and day-to-day school operations.

The ideal candidate has QTS/QTLS, SLT experience in SEN, up-to-date safeguarding expertise and a strong commitment to pupil wellbeing and high standards. The role offers a 37.5 hour week and a full-time contract.

Qualifications

• QTS or QTLS qualification required.
• Experience in senior leadership team in an SEN environment.
• Up-to-date OFSTED knowledge and SEN education sector awareness.
• Safeguarding and child protection qualifications/experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school resources to meet educational objectives.
• Collaborate with headteacher to articulate and implement the school vision.
• Prioritise pupil achievement, safety and well-being.
• Foster a culture of challenge and support to empower students to succeed.
• Set high expectations and uphold school values.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

SEN experience

OFSTED knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

QTS/QTLS

Job description

Deputy Headteacher - (Bushbury SEN School - Wolverhampton)

Job Reference horizoncare/TP/887/1410

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Full Time

Working Hours:

37.5

Location:

Closing Date:

27/10/2026

Job Category:

Education

Region / Division:

West Midlands

Business Unit:

Education

Job Introduction

Want to work for a company with great values? Are you compassionate ? Inspiring? Dependable ? Collaborative ? Then we want to hear from you!

Horizon Care and Education have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Headteacher for our Bushbury School in the Wolverhampton area (WV10)

Bushbury School is a specialist school for pupils aged 7-19 with Autism and Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN).

Based in Wolverhampton, the school has been thoughtfully designed and renovated to the highest standards, providing bright, modern learning spaces that inspire and engage. The school features safe, multifunctional co-regulation spaces and a beautiful sensory garden designed to enrich students’ learning experiences.

As a Deputy Headteacher you will aim to achieve the highest possible standards and outcomes for the pupils. You will be a trusted member of the senior management team. Responsible for the implementation of effective policies and procedures that support the high standards of educational. You will work to assist the Head teacher in the day to day running of the school.

Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

• QTS or QTLS Qualification
• Have similar SLT experience in an SEN environment
• Up to date OFSTED and knowledge of the SEN education sector and desired outcomes.
• Have up to date safeguarding and child protection qualifications/knowledge and experience.

The ideal candidate should:

• Strategically oversee the school’s resources to support the achievement of educational objectives and priorities effectively and efficiently .
• Collaborate with the headteacher to clearly articulate, disseminate, ensure understanding of, and effectively implement the school’s vision among all stakeholders .
• Prioritise pupil achievement, safety, and well-being as the core focus of all school activities.
• Foster a culture of challenge and support to empower every student to succeed and actively engage in their learning journey .
• Articulate and uphold high expectations by setting ambitious targets for the entire school community.
• Exemplify the school’s values consistently through daily work and actions.

About us:

We take great satisfaction in being "good neighbours." Horizon schools foster a healthy sense of community both inside and outside of their immediate surroundings.

As part of our highly personalised and purposeful provision, pupils at our schools participate in a wide range of academic, creative, sporting, and vocational learning opportunities and activities, which supports them in developing a range of skills and maximising learning outcomes.Young people take part in a wide range of courses, from music to construction, as well as being given every opportunity to excel in their core subjects, such as mathematics and English.

One Horizon

We have recently launched OneHorizon which is a new platform designed for YOU which brings together the benefits, tools and resources to help you feel supported, valued and great at work!

The platform is designed to give you instant access to amazing employee benefits, company announcements, downloadable resources and documents as well as feedback surveys and our people directory.

You will benefit from Discount programmes, Holiday trading scheme, Eco friendly car scheme, SmartTech scheme, Wellbeing Centre and Cycle to work plus much more!

Closing date for this role is the 27th October