Job Description

Deputy Headteacher - Specialist SEMH Secondary (Behaviour & Attitudes)

Location: Cauldon Lowe / Stoke-on-Trent Area Salary: From £51,700 (MPS/UPS + Leadership Scale)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (Includes Teaching Element)

Are you a leader who can define the character of a school? We are seeking a resilient and emotionally intelligent Deputy Headteacher to join an independent specialist school in Staffordshire. This is a unique opportunity for a Senior Leader who thrives in a trauma-informed environment and wants to lead a team dedicated to boys (11-17) with complex SEMH needs.

The Role:

• Frontline Leadership: Take lead responsibility for Behaviour, Attitudes, and Attendance, ensuring every student feels safe, seen, and supported.
• Lead by Example: You will maintain a teaching element, delivering your subject specialism to GCSE or Vocational level.
• Collaborative Strategy: Work alongside a Regional Executive Head and a dedicated Head of Teaching & Learning to drive outstanding outcomes.
• Agency Partnership: Act as a key point of contact for local authorities, parents, and therapeutic professionals to influence lasting change.

Why join this specialist team?

• Dedicated Support: Admin, compliance, and curriculum teams are in place to allow you to focus on what matters - the students.
• Therapeutic Environment: Benefit from extensive trauma and attachment-informed training and regular professional supervision.
• National Network: Be part of an expanding national organisation with opportunities for regional collaboration and future career growth.
• Package: Competitive salary, staff laptop/mobile, enhanced sickness scheme, and a comprehensive well being perks platform.

Requirements:

• Full UK QTS and a proven record of "Good" or "Outstanding" teaching.
• Significant experience in SEMH crisis management and managing challenging behaviours. xbpsjku
• Proven ability to engage disengaged learners and "hard-to-reach" families.