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Deputy Head Teacher

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wythenshawe, Manchester

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Primary Head of School | Specialist SEN / SEMH

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Primary Heads of School for a specialist education group supporting children with SEN/SEMH needs.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who can confidently lead a small specialist primary school day-to-day—ensuring high standards in education, safeguarding, behaviour, and pupil wellbeing.

You will lead staff, support pupils with EHCPs, work closely with parents and external agencies, and create a calm, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

  * Lead daily school operations and staff deployment

  * Maintain strong safeguarding standards (DSL/DDSL level)

  * Drive behaviour culture using restorative and trauma-informed approaches

  * Monitor teaching quality and pupil progress

  * Ensure the school remains Ofsted-ready

  * Build strong relationships with families and external professionals

  * Support staff development and performance

Candidate Profile

We are looking for:

  * Current or aspiring Head of School, Deputy Head, Assistant Head, SENDCo, or Inclusion Lead

  * Strong experience in SEN / SEMH / Alternative Provision / PRU / Specialist Schools

  * Primary (KS1/KS2) leadership experience

  * Strong safeguarding knowledge (KCSIE, DSL/DDSL preferred)

  * Understanding of EHCPs, behaviour plans, and trauma-informed practice

  * QTS preferred

Desirable

  * NPQSL / NPQH / SENCo qualification

  * Team Teach / Thrive / Zones of Regulation

  * Immediate or short-notice availability

Apply now if you want to lead a specialist setting where your work truly changes children’s lives

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