Deputy Headteacher/Head of Education

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Deputy Headteacher to join their innovative team in Birmingham. This role is pivotal in shaping the educational experience for pupils with complex needs, including Autism. You will collaborate closely with the Head Teacher and leadership team to implement high standards of education and support. With a focus on safeguarding and a commitment to improving the lives of young people, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your health and wellbeing, offering a comprehensive rewards package and flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Physical health checks

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching pupils with complex needs and Autism spectrum condition.
• Proven ability to manage staff and budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality education service in line with company policies.
• Monitor student progress and work with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Teaching experience with Autism

Curriculum coordination

Staff management

Budget management

Education

Degree in Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Deputy Headteacher/Head of Education, Birmingham

Client: Penny Tree School

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0977ab5b35cb

Job Views: 46

Posted: 11.04.2025

Expiry Date: 26.05.2025

Job Description:

Are you a Deputy Headteacher committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people? We are looking for an experienced Deputy Headteacher to join our fantastic team at our New Options School - Penny Tree School in Kings Norton, Birmingham. Our New Options School will provide support for pupils with a variety of complex needs including Autism.

Job Purpose

To provide a high-quality education service for our students in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body. To work with the Head Teacher, leadership team and other stakeholders to secure high standards throughout the school.

Key Task Areas and Responsibilities

• To comply with good safeguarding procedures and principles as detailed by the local safeguarding board
• To participate in the process of assessment of referrals
• To act as overall curriculum coordinator and manager across the school
• To act as the lead teacher for the positive support of behaviour that may challenge
• To work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team which encompasses education, residential care and the clinical team
• To monitor progress and targets to ensure that each individual student can achieve planned outcomes
• Relevant experience of teaching pupils and young people with Autistic spectrum condition and/or challenging behaviours
• Relevant experience of teaching pupils and young people with complex needs
• Experience of managing staff
• Managing budgets effectively and ensuring cost efficiency
• Degree and QTS

About us

Our New Options School – Penny Tree School will have capacity for 60 pupils and is due to open in April 2025. We're recruiting for a Deputy Headteacher to assist the Headteacher in setting up and growing our new school.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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.

Please see job description for more details and information.

Why join Options Autism?

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

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults 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 and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.