Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher - SEND School
Gloucester
Leadership Scale £55,000 - £65,000
Full Time Permanent

Are you a current Deputy Headteacher looking for a rewarding new challenge? Or an ambitious Assistant Headteacher looking for your first Deputy Headteacher opportunity in an excellent school? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Headteacher in shaping the lives of students and making a real difference in the world of SEND.

This specialist school caters for children and young people with a primary diagnosis of Autism, SEND and associated needs, and offers the chance to make a genuine difference every day while helping shape the future direction of a highly ambitious school.
We are looking for a compassionate, dynamic leader with previous experience in a SEND setting (or resource base) to join a team that always put the needs of the children first. As a Deputy Headteacher you will be working closely with a wonderful Headteacher and a committed Executive Head to ensure that every child has access to the outstanding education that they deserve. .

About the Role
As Deputy Headteacher, you will work closely with the Headteacher to drive school improvement, strengthen teaching and learning, and create an environment where pupils and staff can thrive.
You will play a key strategic role in:

• Leading whole-school teaching and learning initiatives
• Developing an ambitious and engaging curriculum that meets the needs of all learners
• Raising standards and improving pupil outcomes
• Coaching, mentoring and developing staff at all levels
• Monitoring quality of education through robust quality assurance systems
• Supporting safeguarding, wellbeing and attendance across the school
• Building positive relationships with families, external agencies and community partners
• Contributing to the school's long-term strategic vision and growth

This position offers significant leadership responsibility and is ideal for an experienced DHT or an ambitious AHT looking to further develop their career within specialist education.

Who We're Looking For
You may already be a Deputy Headteacher seeking a new challenge, or an experienced Assistant Headteacher ready to take the next step.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A successful track record of leadership and school improvement
• Strong knowledge of SEND, inclusion and adaptive teaching strategies
• The ability to inspire, motivate and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Strategic thinking combined with strong operational leadership

Experience within specialist education, SEND, SEMH or alternative provision settings would be advantageous.

Why Apply?
This is more than a leadership role - it's an opportunity to shape lives, influence practice and help create an exceptional educational experience for young people who need it most.
In return, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• The chance to help shape a growing and ambitious school
• A rewarding role with real impact on pupils, families and staff
• A competitive leadership salary package

Safeguarding Statement
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and relevant safeguarding checks.

Applications are welcomed from leaders who share our commitment to inclusion, ambition and excellence for every child. Due to the volume of application only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.