Job Title: Deputy Headteacher Location: Blaby, Leicestershire Salary: £67,898 - £71,330 per annum (L12 - L14, negotiable dependent on experience) Job Type: Full-time, permanent Start Date: 24 August 2026

Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to join an experienced and well-established Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and committed leader to contribute to the strategic direction, leadership and day-to-day management of a specialist all-through setting supporting pupils aged 4-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving school improvement, promoting high standards of teaching and learning, and ensuring positive outcomes for all pupils. Working closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team, the Deputy Headteacher will help to foster a supportive, inclusive and high-performing environment for both students and staff. The role requires a strong, reflective leader with a passion for making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people, particularly those with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Headteacher in providing strategic leadership and management across the setting. Contribute to the development and implementation of the school improvement plan. Lead on key areas of teaching, learning and curriculum development. Promote high expectations of beha...