Trauma-Informed Deputy Headteacher (Special School)

Lime Tree Education Search Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Special School North Derbyshire seeks an experienced Deputy Headteacher to lead with the Headteacher in shaping educational provision and safeguarding across the school.

The role covers teaching, curriculum development, staff development and trauma-informed behaviour support, with emphasis on SEMH and safeguarding. DBS checks and professional standards are required for the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience within a special school, specialist setting or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of SEMH, SEND, behaviour and trauma-informed practice.
• Safeguarding understanding including CSE vulnerabilities.
• Experience of leading, developing and challenging staff.
• Strong knowledge of teaching, learning, curriculum and school improvement.
• Ability to build effective relationships with pupils, families, residential colleagues and external agencies.
• QTS or QTLS and understanding of inspection/regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment across the school.
• Develop staff and maintain high professional standards.
• Support behaviour, attendance and pastoral provision within a trauma-informed approach.
• Provide leadership around safeguarding, SEND and multi-agency working.
• Contribute to school improvement, QA and wider operational leadership.

Skills

Senior leadership

Trauma-informed practice

Staff development

Curriculum & school improvement

Relationship building

Knowledge of SEMH/SEND/behaviour

Education

QTS or QTLS

Job description

Independent Special School North Derbyshire seeks an experienced Deputy Headteacher to lead with the Headteacher in shaping educational provision and safeguarding across the school.

The role covers teaching, curriculum development, staff development and trauma-informed behaviour support, with emphasis on SEMH and safeguarding. DBS checks and professional standards are required for the successful candidate.