Deputy Headteacher — Specialist SEN Leader

Simply Education Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Maternity/Paternity pay

Training & qualifications

Staff referral bonus

Blue Light Card

Wellbeing app

Retail discounts

Life assurance

Enhanced pay scales

Job summary

Simply Education Ltd has partnered with an Ofsted Outstanding independent specialist school supporting students aged 11-19 with SEND, primarily Autism Spectrum Conditions, to appoint a Deputy Headteacher. The role offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package.

You will lead across safeguarding, teaching and learning, SEND inclusion and staff development, while driving school improvement in collaboration with the Headteacher.

Qualifications

• QTS or QTLS is essential for leadership in a specialist SEND setting.
• Proven leadership experience within a specialist school, SEND provision or complex educational setting.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of SEND, particularly Autism Spectrum Conditions.
• Experience supporting pupils with complex educational, emotional or behavioural needs.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted framework and trauma-informed practice.
• Excellent communication, organisational and people-management skills.
• Experience as Assistant Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher or SENCO is valuable if leadership requirements met.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Supporting the Headteacher in delivering the school's vision, values and strategic priorities.
• Teaching & Learning: Driving high standards of teaching, curriculum delivery and pupil achievement across the school.
• SEND & Inclusion: Championing inclusive, personalised and trauma-informed approaches to education.
• Staff Development: Leading, mentoring and motivating teaching and support staff to deliver exceptional outcomes.
• Safeguarding & Wellbeing: Promoting a strong safeguarding culture and ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all pupils.
• Behaviour & Pastoral Support: Supporting positive behaviour strategies and creating a calm, consistent and nurturing learning environment.
• School Improvement: Contributing to quality assurance, self-evaluation, Ofsted readiness and continuous improvement.
• Collaboration: Building positive relationships with parents, carers, external professionals and the wider school community.

Skills

Leadership experience

SEND knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

People management

Education

QTS or QTLS

Job description

Simply Education Ltd has partnered with an Ofsted Outstanding independent specialist school supporting students aged 11-19 with SEND, primarily Autism Spectrum Conditions, to appoint a Deputy Headteacher. The role offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package.

You will lead across safeguarding, teaching and learning, SEND inclusion and staff development, while driving school improvement in collaboration with the Headteacher.