Deputy Head of School

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Thrapston
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£45,000 / year
CATEGORY
Education
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

QTS/QTLS Pastoral Care Safeguarding Behaviour Management Curriculum Delivery Leadership Communication Alternative Education

FULL DESCRIPTION

Deputy Head of School

Your wellbeing is central to our core values. This is a place where you’ll feel a true sense of belonging. We invest an average of £3,000 per employee in CPD as your growth matter to us.

Join us as a Deputy Head of Schools: Empower Futures!

Do you want to work for a company where wellbeing is more than a word, it’s a commitment? Somewhere where the person matters as much as the professional?

Well at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], that’s just the approach we take.

About the School

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], the Group is made up of six business units, each of which aspires to innovate, influence, and inspire others through high-quality and purposeful education and training. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a national group of 13 independent OFSTED-regulated schools.

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] – Thrapston we support approximately 35 pupils on roll to ensure that we can provide ample opportunities for children who need a nurturing, encouraging and supportive environment, specifically for those who will reintegrate back into a mainstream setting. The school consists of a core team of the Head of School, five teachers, and five support staff.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

  • Engagement Skills: A highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is approachable, promotes positive relationships, and fosters high expectations.
  • Emotional Support: Committed to a high level of pastoral care with the ability to manage student behaviour effectively.
  • Academic Background: Degree or equivalent, Maths and English at least Level 2.
  • Core Teaching Qualifications: QTS/QTLS required. NPQSL and/or NPQH desirable.
  • Experience: Proven experience teaching across secondary age range with successful track record as Head of SEN or similar leadership role.
  • Teaching Subjects: Proficiency in delivering a chosen subject area.
  • Knowledge: Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, equality of opportunity, and inclusion.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to identify challenges quickly and implement student-focused solutions.
  • Communication: Confident in communicating clearly and persuasively with stakeholders.
  • Promotion of Values: Dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.
  • Time Management: Effective in managing leadership responsibilities.
  • Partnership & Community Engagement: Demonstrated experience working with parents and external stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in-house training, including paid qualifications.
  • Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary.
  • Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
  • Health and Wellbeing Cashback: Access to Medicash covering costs up to £900 annually.
  • Recognition Awards: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards.
  • Referral Bonus: £500 for referring top talent.
  • Exclusive Discounts: MiRewards benefits platform.
  • Weekly drop ins with Senior Leaders.
  • Group Connection: Annual Group conference.

Additional Information

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per year

Employment Term: Permanent

Work Location: Work from School (On-site)

Hours: Full Time, 8:30 till 17:00

Note: We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children and young people.

How to Apply

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