Deputy Headteacher Job: AP/PRU | Leadership Role

Tradewind Recruitment; Salterforth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an inspirational Deputy Headteacher to join a forward-thinking Alternative Provision team in Salterforth, England, starting January 2026. This leadership role offers a salary up to £38,000, focusing on supporting vulnerable secondary pupils facing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health challenges. The candidate should possess proven leadership experience and a deep commitment to inclusive teaching and safeguarding practices.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within an Alternative Provision or SEMH setting.
• Expertise in curriculum design and data analysis to track student progress.
• Deep commitment to safeguarding and restorative practices.
• Strong passion for mentoring staff and modeling inclusive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Headteacher to drive school improvement.
• Ensure operational excellence and high-quality teaching.
• Champion effective and inclusive learning practices.

Skills

Leadership experience in AP or SEMH

Curriculum design expertise

Data analysis skills

Commitment to safeguarding

Inclusive teaching model

Job description

Overview

Elevate your career! We are seeking an inspirational and strategic Deputy Headteacher to join our forward-thinking Alternative Provision (AP) team, starting January 2026. This vital leadership role, with a salary up to £38,000, focuses on supporting vulnerable secondary pupils who face complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) barriers.

Responsibilities

You will work directly with the Headteacher to drive whole-school improvement, ensure operational excellence, and champion high-quality teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Some proven leadership experience within an AP, PRU, or SEMH setting.
• Expertise in curriculum design and data analysis to track complex student progress.
• A deep commitment to safeguarding and restorative practice.
• The passion to mentor staff and model outstanding inclusive teaching.

If you are a resilient, student-focused leader ready to make a profound difference in the lives of young people, apply today!

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