Deputy Headteacher: Inclusive SEMH Leader

OFG Education; Northampton; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Vista Benefits platform

UK discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Willow Park School, part of OFG Education, seeks a Deputy Headteacher to support strategic leadership, drive inclusive, trauma-informed education and improve outcomes for SEMH and complex SEND students. You will work with the Headteacher to ensure safeguarding, wellbeing and effective staffing across a specialist setting.

The role requires QTS and PGCE, significant SEND and leadership experience, and a commitment to high standards, inclusive practice and partnership with families and external

Qualifications

• QTS and PGCE required.
• Significant SEMH/autism/complex SEND experience.
• Proven leadership improving outcomes.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge.
• Experience with assessment and school improvement.
• Excellent leadership and communication.
• Commitment to pupil wellbeing and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Support whole-school improvement and strategic development.
• Lead high-quality teaching, learning, assessment and curriculum development.
• Monitor student progress and ensure strong educational outcomes.
• Work with the SENCO and clinical teams to align EHCP provision and support.
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and trauma-informed practice.
• Line manage, coach and develop staff.
• Build strong partnerships with families, local authorities and external agencies.
• Support compliance, operational effectiveness and inspection readiness.

Skills

QTS

PGCE

SEMH experience

Leadership experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

QTS

PGCE

Job description

Willow Park School, part of OFG Education, seeks a Deputy Headteacher to support strategic leadership, drive inclusive, trauma-informed education and improve outcomes for SEMH and complex SEND students. You will work with the Headteacher to ensure safeguarding, wellbeing and effective staffing across a specialist setting.

The role requires QTS and PGCE, significant SEND and leadership experience, and a commitment to high standards, inclusive practice and partnership with families and external