Deputy Headteacher — SEMH Specialist School Leader

Brava Education; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brava Education is seeking a permanent Deputy Headteacher for a Derbyshire specialist school supporting SEMH needs. The role sits in a two-person senior leadership team alongside the Headteacher to shape the next stage of development.

It is a hands-on, trauma-informed leadership position focused on curriculum, quality assurance, pastoral care and operational consistency across the school day, with close collaboration with clinical and residential colleagues.

Qualifications

• QTS required.
• Experience at Assistant Headteacher level or above in a special or SEMH school.
• Trauma-informed practice with SEMH pupils.
• Confident working in a small two-person senior leadership team.
• Background in English, maths or outdoor learning would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum and quality assurance across KS4 and KS5, including the outdoor learning offer.
• Take on SENCo or DSL responsibilities, depending on experience.
• Lead pastoral care and teaching and learning to free the Headteacher for strategy.
• Maintain clear routines and consistent expectations across the school day.
• Collaborate with clinical and residential colleagues to align expectations for pupils.

Skills

QTS

Assistant Headteacher level experience

Trauma-informed practice

SLT in small two-person team

Outdoor learning background (advantage

Job description

Brava Education is seeking a permanent Deputy Headteacher for a Derbyshire specialist school supporting SEMH needs. The role sits in a two-person senior leadership team alongside the Headteacher to shape the next stage of development.

It is a hands-on, trauma-informed leadership position focused on curriculum, quality assurance, pastoral care and operational consistency across the school day, with close collaboration with clinical and residential colleagues.