Deputy Headteacher - (Woodbury SEN School - Wolverhampton)

Horizon Care Ltd; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Horizon Care and Education seeks a Deputy Headteacher for Woodbury SEN School in Wolverhampton (WV10). Woodbury provides high-quality education for pupils aged 7-18 with diverse needs, including SEMH, in a community-focused setting.

The Deputy Headteacher will support the Head Teacher, implement policies, oversee resources, and uphold safeguarding and OFSTED standards to drive pupil welfare and academic progress.

Qualifications

• QTS or QTLS qualification is required.
• SLT experience in an SEN environment is essential.
• Up-to-date OFSTED knowledge regarding SEN education and outcomes.
• Safeguarding and child protection qualifications/knowledge must be current.

Responsibilities

• Strategically oversee the school’s resources to support educational objectives and priorities.
• Collaborate with the headteacher to articulate and implement the school’s vision among stakeholders.
• Prioritise pupil achievement, safety, and well-being as core focus of activities.
• Uphold high standards and reflect the school values in daily work.

Education

QTS or QTLS qualification

SLT experience in SEN environment

OFSTED knowledge in SEN sector

Safeguarding qualifications/knowledge

Job description

Deputy Headteacher - (Woodbury SEN School - Wolverhampton)

Job Reference horizoncare/TP/887/1378

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Full Time

Working Hours:

37..50

Closing Date:

14/10/2026

Job Category:

Education

Region / Division:

West Midlands

Business Unit:

Education

Job Introduction

Want to work for a company with great values? Are you compassionate ? Inspiring? Dependable ? Collaborative ? Then we want to hear from you!

Horizon Care and Education have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Headteacher for our Woodbury School in the Wolverhampton area (WV10)

Woodbury School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls.

Based in Wolverhampton, the school meets the diverse needs of pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex learning needs including Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).

We are passionate about education, but most of all we are committed to each young person, to their safety, their welfare and personal development. We recognise and build on a young person’s strengths, teaching them skills that they can build on throughout their education and beyond.

As a Deputy Headteacher you will aim to achieve the highest possible standards and outcomes for the pupils. You will be a trusted member of the senior management team. Responsible for the implementation of effective policies and procedures that support the high standards of educational. You will work to assist the Head teacher in the day to day running of the school.

Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

• QTS or QTLS Qualification
• Have similar SLT experience in an SEN environment
• Up to date OFSTED and knowledge of the SEN education sector and desired outcomes.
• Have up to date safeguarding and child protection qualifications/knowledge and experience.

The ideal candidate should:

• Strategically oversee the school’s resources to support the achievement of educational objectives and priorities effectively and efficiently .
• Collaborate with the headteacher to clearly articulate, disseminate, ensure understanding of, and effectively implement the school’s vision among all stakeholders .
• Prioritise pupil achievement, safety, and well-being as the core focus of all school activities.
• Foster a culture of challenge and support to empower every student to succeed and actively engage in their learning journey .
• Articulate and uphold high expectations by setting ambitious targets for the entire school community.
• Exemplify the school’s values consistently through daily work and actions.

About us:

We take great satisfaction in being "good neighbours." Horizon schools foster a healthy sense of community both inside and outside of their immediate surroundings.

As part of our highly personalised and purposeful provision, pupils at our schools participate in a wide range of academic, creative, sporting, and vocational learning opportunities and activities, which supports them in developing a range of skills and maximising learning outcomes.Young people take part in a wide range of courses, from music to construction, as well as being given every opportunity to excel in their core subjects, such as mathematics and English.

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You will benefit from Discount programmes, Holiday trading scheme, Eco friendly car scheme, SmartTech scheme, Wellbeing Centre and Cycle to work plus much more!

Closing date for this role is the 14th October