Job Title: Deputy Head Teacher
Job Location: Neptune School, Warmley
Salary: £50,003.20 per annum, based on 40 hours per week, Term Time Only
Contract Type: Permanent
Could you be our new Deputy Head Teacher?
Are you a passionate and experienced education leader ready to make a real difference? We’re looking for an inspiring Deputy Head Teacher to join our Senior Leadership Team, with a key focus on behaviour, personal development and compliance, to continue developing high standards across our school.
Working closely with the Head Teacher, you’ll help shape the school’s vision, lead continuous improvement and create an environment where every pupil feels safe, supported and able to flourish.
Our most recent Ofsted inspection recognised the school as a warm, welcoming and caring place, where pupils are polite well-mannered and respectful. Inspectors also highlighted that most pupils are eager to participate in lessons, answering questions and sharing their ideas with adults.
As Deputy Head Teacher, you’ll play a key role in building on these strengths, working alongside our exceptional education and multidisciplinary therapy teams to empower team members and ensure every pupil receives the understanding, opportunities and support they needs to flourish and grow.
This is more than a leadership role; it’s an opportunity to shape a school community where ambition, inclusion and care go hand in hand.
A day in the life of a Deputy Headteacher will involve:
- You’ll work closely with the Headteacher to shape and implement the school’s vision, leading on compliance and behaviour.
- Ensure the school stays compliant and aligns with Ofsted standards and legislation, whilst still supporting school’s development goals.
- Your leadership will help embed a culture of high expectations, inclusivity, and continuous improvement across the whole school.
- You’ll mentor and train team members, equipping them with the tools and strategies to meet diverse pupil needs and manage behaviours. At the same time, building strong, trusting relationships with families offering regular updates, advice, and training to help them support their children’s learning, behaviours and wellbeing at home.
- You’ll manage resources and oversee team member performance to ensure a safe, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment. By fostering close collaboration between education, therapeutic teams, and external agencies, you’ll help create a unified support system focused on the success and wellbeing of every pupil.
To be a successful Deputy Headteacher you’ll need:
- A degree and Qualified Teacher status, with at least 2 years of management experience in an educational setting, particularly working with SEMH/SEBD/Autism.
- Prior experience in SEND settings and a willingness to pursue further qualifications in SEND (if not already qualified).
- Strong understanding of the curriculum, safeguarding procedures, and knowledge of Ofsted/KCSiE standards.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire staff, with excellent communication skills and a track record of managing resources effectively.
- Confidence in using data for self-evaluation, setting targets, and problem-solving, paired with strong analytical skills.
- A motivated, empathetic, and flexible mindset, aligned with the core values of Honesty, Empathy, Aspiration, Respect, and Teamwork.
In return for your time, you’ll get:
- Holidays – You’ll only work term time (39.2 weeks), and get paid the additional 12.8 weeks whilst you’re off.
- Pension scheme– Our pension scheme is based on you paying in 5%, and us adding 3%.
- Learning & Development Opportunities – We provide comprehensive learning opportunities for team members to develop themselves.
- Discounts – You’ll have access to brilliant discounts through the Blue Light Card and our own employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing Support – Your wellbeing is always our priority. You’ll have access to mental health and wellbeing support. On top of this, our therapies team offers a monthly confidential check in clinic, and group reflective practice sessions.
- Cycle2Work -The cycle to work scheme enables you to buy a bicycle at a discounted rate.
- DBS – As this role required you to have an enhanced DBS carried out, we will cover this cost.
- After 12 months service - You’ll be eligible for our Medicash scheme which covers a wide range of medical, health and wellbeing expenses (Including immediate access to a GP!). You’ll get life assurance paid at 2 x your annual salary, and even more high street discounts.
As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, online and social media checks, and reference validation. Due to the nature of our work, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), so we may ask you to disclose any spent or unspent criminal convictions during recruitment. This disclosure does not automatically disqualify you, and we encourage transparency at the application stage.
At Phoenix Learning and Care, we are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment where all team members feel safe to be themselves without risk of discrimination. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation, and we strive to ensure everyone can contribute authentically and openly.