Deputy Headteacher – Lead Inclusive Alt Provision

TeacherActive Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Annual leave entitlement

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking an experienced Deputy Head for an Alternative Provision in Middlesbrough. The role focuses on leading staff and supporting KS3/KS4 teaching to raise outcomes for students aged 11–16.

The post is full-time and permanent from January 2027, with responsibilities including behaviour management, safeguarding and reintegration into mainstream education or progression to further education or work-based learning.

Qualifications

• QTS is required for this Deputy Head role.
• Experience in senior or middle leadership within a secondary school or Alternative Provision is essential.
• Experience supporting students with SEMH and challenging behaviours.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and inclusive teaching practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills are necessary.
• A positive, resilient and adaptable approach with a commitment to improving outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff across KS3/KS4 and support teaching and learning with the Headteacher.
• Promote positive behaviour, attendance and student outcomes across the provision.
• Work to reintegrate students into mainstream education or progress to further education or work-based learning.
• Develop and uphold a positive, inclusive learning environment for all students.

Skills

Leadership experience

Behaviour management

Staff development

Communication

Inclusive education

Education

QTS

Job description

TeacherActive is seeking an experienced Deputy Head for an Alternative Provision in Middlesbrough. The role focuses on leading staff and supporting KS3/KS4 teaching to raise outcomes for students aged 11–16.

The post is full-time and permanent from January 2027, with responsibilities including behaviour management, safeguarding and reintegration into mainstream education or progression to further education or work-based learning.