Deputy Headteacher, Trauma-Informed Special School

Keys Children; 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 & discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Keys Education is seeking a Deputy Headteacher for Oaklands Manor, Buxton, delivering leadership in a trauma-informed educational environment. The role supports the Headteacher to drive high standards across teaching, behaviour, and pastoral care in a residential-linked setting.

Applicants should have QTS/QTLS and proven leadership in complex educational settings, with strong safeguarding knowledge and experience working with SEND/SEMH needs.

Qualifications

• QTS/QTLS is required to lead a special educational setting.
• Proven leadership experience in a school or complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, SEND, SEMH, and trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to lead teams and model professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in establishing school culture and ethos.
• Model professional conduct and uphold Staff Code of Conduct.
• Promote British values within school life and practice.
• Foster collaborative professional culture and continuous improvement.
• Lead by example on attendance, punctuality and standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Ofsted ISS knowledge

Trauma-informed practice

SEND/SEN knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Residential care safeguarding

Education

QTS/QTLS

Job description

Keys Education is seeking a Deputy Headteacher for Oaklands Manor, Buxton, delivering leadership in a trauma-informed educational environment. The role supports the Headteacher to drive high standards across teaching, behaviour, and pastoral care in a residential-linked setting.

Applicants should have QTS/QTLS and proven leadership in complex educational settings, with strong safeguarding knowledge and experience working with SEND/SEMH needs.