Deputy Headteacher - Teaching & Learning (SEMH)

Outcomes First Group; Stonegate; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options toincrease

Health, wellbeing and insurance

Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

OFG Education, Bricklehurst Manor School in Stonegate, UK, seeks an exceptional Deputy Headteacher - Teaching & Learning to join our senior leadership. You will lead teaching quality, curriculum development and staff development, shaping the educational experience for students with additional needs.

With 37.5 hours per week, permanent contract, and January 2027 start, you will work alongside the Headteacher to drive high expectations, trauma-informed practice and strong EHCP outcomes.

Qualifications

• QTS required.
• Significant leadership experience within an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of curriculum design, assessment and effective pedagogy.
• Proven track record of improving teaching and learning.
• Excellent coaching, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to use data effectively to drive improvement and raise standards.
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and achieving the best outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead on teaching, learning and assessment across the school.
• Drive school improvement priorities and contribute to strategic planning.
• Monitor and improve teaching quality through coaching, observations and QA activities.
• Lead development of an ambitious, engaging and trauma-informed curriculum.
• Oversee assessment, progress tracking and reporting systems.
• Use data to identify trends, remove barriers and improve student outcomes.
• Lead professional development and support growth of future school leaders.
• Collaborate with therapy and pastoral teams for integrated education.
• Support wider school operations, staffing and resource planning.
• Deputise for the Headteacher when required.

Skills

QTS

Leadership experience

Curriculum design

Data-driven improvement

Communication skills

Inclusion & safeguarding

Education

NPQH

NPQEL

Job description

OFG Education, Bricklehurst Manor School in Stonegate, UK, seeks an exceptional Deputy Headteacher - Teaching & Learning to join our senior leadership. You will lead teaching quality, curriculum development and staff development, shaping the educational experience for students with additional needs.

With 37.5 hours per week, permanent contract, and January 2027 start, you will work alongside the Headteacher to drive high expectations, trauma-informed practice and strong EHCP outcomes.