Deputy Headteacher – SEND & School Improvement

OFG Education; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Vista benefits platform

Health and insurance benefits

Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Bestwood Village School in Nottingham seeks an experienced Deputy Headteacher to work with the Headteacher on strategic and operational leadership, overseeing teaching, learning, safeguarding, behaviour and student outcomes. You will champion school improvement, lead curriculum development and coordinate multidisciplinary support for students with complex needs.

The role includes evaluating progress, implementing individual plans, and supporting recruitment and performance management of staff.

Qualifications

• QTS and a relevant degree are essential.
• Significant teaching experience in a specialist or SEND environment.
• Experience with students with autism, complex needs or challenging behaviours.
• Proven leadership and people-management experience.
• Strong safeguarding, SEND practice and educational legislation knowledge.
• Experience with school improvement, quality assurance and self-evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic leadership and management of the school.
• Lead curriculum development, implementation and quality assurance.
• Monitor teaching, learning, assessment and student progress.
• Lead the school's positive behaviour support approach.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion.
• Contribute to school improvement planning and inspection readiness.
• Lead, support and develop staff through effective performance management.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams, families and external professionals.
• Ensure compliance with SEND legislation and safeguarding requirements.
• Deputise for the Headteacher as required.

Skills

QTS

Educational leadership

SEND expertise

Behaviour management

Curriculum development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Relevant degree

Job description

Bestwood Village School in Nottingham seeks an experienced Deputy Headteacher to work with the Headteacher on strategic and operational leadership, overseeing teaching, learning, safeguarding, behaviour and student outcomes. You will champion school improvement, lead curriculum development and coordinate multidisciplinary support for students with complex needs.

The role includes evaluating progress, implementing individual plans, and supporting recruitment and performance management of staff.