Deputy Headteacher - Therapeutic Education Leader

Keys Group; Buxton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme - Refer a friend

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training and quals

Enhanced pay scales based on exp.

Wellbeing app and discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Keys Group’s Oaklands Manor in Buxton seeks a Deputy Headteacher to support leadership and drive high standards of teaching, behaviour and pastoral care within a trauma-informed setting. The role requires QTS/QTLS and proven leadership in a special/complex educational environment.

We offer a structured, supportive team with enhanced benefits and opportunities for professional development in a caring, residential-focused school context.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a special school or complex educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, SEND, and trauma-informed practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with staff, pupils, parents, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in establishing and sustaining the school's culture and ethos, promoting inclusion, respect, and high expectations
• Model and uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and integrity as set out in the Staff Code of Conduct
• Promote fundamental British values and ensure these are embedded in school life and practice
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and reflective professional culture focused on continuous improvement
• Lead by example in maintaining attendance, punctuality, and professional standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Trauma-informed practice

SEN / SEND knowledge

Staff development

Communication skills

Education

QTS/QTLS

Job description

Keys Group’s Oaklands Manor in Buxton seeks a Deputy Headteacher to support leadership and drive high standards of teaching, behaviour and pastoral care within a trauma-informed setting. The role requires QTS/QTLS and proven leadership in a special/complex educational environment.

We offer a structured, supportive team with enhanced benefits and opportunities for professional development in a caring, residential-focused school context.