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We work smarter so that you can enjoy the things that matter outside of work Job Title: Deputy Headteacher Location: Meadowcroft School, Wakefield, WF1 4AD Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: June 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role The Deputy Headteacher – Pastoral will provide strategic leadership for pastoral provision, behaviour, and wellbeing across the school. The role is central to embedding a trauma-informed and inclusive culture, ensuring that all pupils—particularly those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs—feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. You will lead the development and implementation of behaviour, anti-bullying, and inclusion strategies, ensuring they are consistent, relational, and effective. Working closely with senior leaders, you will align safeguarding, pastoral, and behaviour systems to create a cohesive and responsive approach. Through strong leadership and the use of evidence-informed practice, you will drive high standards, consistency, and positive outcomes for all pupils. What You’ll Be Doing You will take ownership of a wide and impactful portfolio, including: * Pastoral Strategy & Culture Embedding a whole-school trauma-informed ethos Driving inclusive practices where diversity is respected and celebrated Ensuring consistent, evidence-informed pastoral systems * Pupil Support & Wellbeing Chairing Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings Overseeing SEMH tracking and intervention planning Amplifying pupil voice to inform school development * Behaviour & Inclusion Leading a relational, restorative behaviour approach Developing systems that promote regulation, accountability, and positive relationships Driving proactive strategies around bullying, discrimination, and racism * Quality Assurance Monitoring pastoral practice through learning walks, data, and case reviews Coaching and developing staff to deliver exceptional pastoral care * Safeguarding Working closely with the DSL to ensure pupils feel safe, heard, and supported * Operational Leadership Overseeing daily cover, transport arrangements, and (initially) examinations Contributing to whole-school improvement and leadership What We’re Looking For • QTS with senior leadership experience, • Strong SEMH and trauma-informed knowledge, • Experience leading behaviour/pastoral systems, • Skilled in multi-agency working, • Organised, analytical, values-driven Committed to safeguarding and inclusion Desirable: • NPQSL/NPQH (or equivalent), • Specialist/AP setting experience, • MDT chairing experience Meadowcroft School is an independent specialist day school across four sites in Wakefield, supporting pupils with complex SEMH needs and additional learning difficulties. We provide a safe, nurturing environment with personalised support, small classes, and a broad, balanced curriculum. Our dedicated team works with families, therapists, and external professionals to remove barriers and celebrate progress. We prepare every pupil to build confidence, essential life skills, and a pathway to future success. Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running. Why Join Us? We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks, • Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:, • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, • Hundreds of UK and international discounts, • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1

Resourcer Wakefield Up to £29,000 + Commission Excellent career progression Strong benefits package Our client is a respected recruitment business operating across multiple construction sectors. With modern offices, on-site parking and a genuinely supportive team culture, they offer a professional yet relaxed environment where people enjoy coming to work. A key opportunity has arisen for an experienced recruitment resourcer to join the team. This is a central role, ensuring clients receive a seamless service and that candidate activity is managed with accuracy, pace and care. Youll be the operational anchor that keeps everything running smoothly in a fast-moving environment. What youll be doing Managing day-to-day relationships with clients and candidates, delivering a consistently high standard of service. Overseeing the full candidate journey from application through to placement. Screening, assessing and shortlisting candidates. Completing reference checks and ensuring all compliance requirements are met. Managing daily schedules, availability and workforce planning. Attracting candidates through job boards and relevant media channels. Building strong social networks to increase candidate reach. Providing essential administrative and operational support to consultants. What were looking for Exceptional attention to detail. A strong sense of ownership and accountability. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Ambition and a desire to progress. A collaborative, team-focused approach. Self-motivation and proactive working style. A drive to deliver high standards. Professionalism, confidence and strong communication skills. Previous recruitment experience is essential. If you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and want a role where your contribution genuinely matters, wed love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ

As a Media Planning Senior Executive, you will help to design and implement effective media strategies to achieve clients' marketing objectives. This role involves building and maintaining client relationships, analysing audience behaviour, selecting appropriate media channels and ensuring seamless

A media company is seeking a Marketing Planning & Media Executive to support day-to-day marketing and media activities. This role involves coordinating teams, managing media plans, and analyzing performance data. The ideal candidate will have experience in a media or marketing function, excel in org

You will collaborate closely with clients, support junior team members, and utilize advanced planning tools such as MediaOcean and DV360 to optimize performance. This role is ideal for an individual with strong media planning and buying skills, committed to delivering results-driven solutions. A dyn

A leading global advertising firm is seeking a Regional Planning Lead to drive media planning excellence for Amazon's marketing efforts in Europe. The role involves leading a team of media planners, developing strategic media plans, and building strong client relationships. Ideal candidates will hav

A leading global media agency is looking for a Communications Planning Manager to support offline brand planning and campaign delivery across EMEA. Media Planning Manager - (Offline Media). You’ll support end‑to‑end offline planning across EMEA, bringing together TV, BVOD, OOH and Cinema into

A leading media agency in Greater London seeks a Planning Executive to support the media industry. The role involves developing media planning knowledge, assisting in campaign management, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. Candidates should have a fundamental understanding of me

Assist with media planning and media buying activities. We're Goodstuff, a media planning and buying agency that prioritises strategy, invention, and creativity, and delivers excellence in client service. You’ll help deliver standout media planning, keep campaigns running smoothly, build relations

A leading media agency in Greater London is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to deliver cross-channel media solutions.

Support the DoME in ensuring our on-air media complements paid media activity from strategy through to planning. The Head of Media Planning is responsible for shaping and implementing UKTV’s owned on-air media strategy to ensure we recruit, retain & reactivate audiences to grow both our linear cha

A global creative transformation company is seeking a Planning Director (Parental Leave Cover) to lead planning initiatives with specific clients and oversee media strategies. This role requires a strong understanding of media channels and the ability to build relationships at mid-senior levels.

Solid experience in media planning across multiple channels. You will have the opportunity to manage and grow client accounts, delivering effective, insight‑led media planning. This particular client are looking to embrace innovation and media first, so there is lots of opportunity for strategic p

WPP Media is WPP's AI‑driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

As the Marketing Planning & Media Executive you will support the day‑to‑day delivery of marketing planning and media activities across SkyShowtime. Marketing Planning & Media Executive, 6-months FTC. Through strong organisation and attention to detail, you will help drive momentum across key wor

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. The Associate Director, Media Planning works within a team of media planners with 1-3 direct reports, inspiring innovation and great thinking. The candidat

A global media agency in London is seeking a Comms Planning Manager to lead offline media strategy for a high-profile client. Candidates should have over 3 years of media planning experience, strong organizational skills, and be comfortable communicating across various stakeholders.

A global media agency in Greater London is seeking a Regional Planning Lead to drive media planning excellence for Europe. Responsible for strategic vision and fostering collaboration, this role entails guiding a team of media planners, managing client relationships, and ensuring high-quality execut

A leading UK media agency in Greater London is seeking a Planning Director to oversee high-level media strategies across multiple clients. This role involves extensive collaboration with clients, managing a team of planners, and creating impactful media plans. The successful candidate will leverage

Wavemaker UK is looking for a Planning Director to join our growing planning team, to drive planning across specific clients and be a media planning expert. WPP Media is WPP's AI‑driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at sca

The Head of Media Planning is responsible for shaping and implementing UKTV's owned on‑air media strategy to ensure we recruit, retain & reactivate audiences to grow both our linear channel brands and VOD platform. You will support the Director of Media Effectiveness to ensure the UKTVs owned medi

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional con

Experience in online and offline media planning and/or buying, you are a quick learner who enjoys developing their expertise across more platforms. Experience agency side working as a media planning manager or similar position. As well as working directly with the clients you’ll have strong experi

A global media collective is seeking a Performance Planning Manager to support campaign planning and management for a top client. Located in London, the role requires strong media channel expertise, analytical skills, and ability to train others.

We're Goodstuff: a media planning and buying agency — and the way we think is what sets us apart. Depending on your team and department, you'll be right in the thick of it: helping deliver standout media planning, keeping our campaigns running smoothly, building relationships that actually matter,

This role is the most senior Planning position for Europe and is pivotal in driving media planning excellence and strategic direction for Amazon's cross‑channel marketing efforts across the region, the London hub and the locales. As the Regional Planning Lead, you will be responsible for shaping t

Bauer Media Outdoor UK is looking for a Campaign Planning Executive to join their planning team.

A leading media agency is seeking a Manager, Planning to join their team in Greater London. Ideal candidates should possess experience in media planning, excellent communication skills, and a proactive problem-solving approach. This role involves developing media strategies, managing campaigns, and

PHD in Greater London is seeking a Planning Manager to support the global planning product for Dyson. You will implement best practices in media planning, manage workstreams, and ensure strategy translation into execution. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in media planning, excellent a

The ideal candidate is experienced in OOH media planning, skilled in team management, and passionate about innovative client solutions. A leading media agency in Greater London is seeking a Senior Account Director to oversee out-of-home (OOH) solutions. You'll lead the planning, ensuring high-qualit

A leading global media agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Publishing & Audio Account Manager. This position demands excellent project management and communication skills as you'll be the go-to specialist for innovative media opportunities, mentoring your team while driving measurable results.

WPP Media is WPP's AI‑driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

The Media Planning Associate supports the development and delivery of effective, insight-led media plans across multiple channels. Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, an

WPP Media in Greater London is seeking a Planning Executive to support media planning and campaign management. Candidates will develop their knowledge across media channels and use industry-standard tools.

Experience building media plans and knowledge of media concepts, terminology and media math. The Media Planning and Operations Manager is responsible for creating, delivering and optimising commercial campaigns for partnership or media-only clients. Media Planning and Operations Manager – 12 month

As an Implementation Planning Business Director you lead integrated media excellence and strategic planning across multiple client accounts. Proven planning and buying experience across diverse media channels with deep understanding of full‑funnel brand/performance media. WPP Media is WPP's AI‑d

Publicis Groupe UK is hiring a Regional Account Manager to lead media planning for major beer brands across Europe. Candidates should demonstrate experience in media planning, stakeholder management, and a solution-oriented mindset. This vital role involves managing client relationships and ensuring

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. Have a skilled knowledge of industry media plan

Leading on planning media campaigns across offline and digital channels. Media Planning Account Manager. Dedicated media professional with experience managing multi‑channel advertising campaigns across different industries.

The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and have experience in digital media planning. A leading global media firm is looking for a Performance Manager to join their OpenDoor team in London. This full-time position involves managing media campaigns, overseeing financial manage

A leading media agency in Greater London is looking for a dedicated individual to support media planning across pharmaceutical and film client portfolios. Ideal candidates will have media planning experience and a strong grasp of integrated strategies, working in a culture that embraces diversity an

A leading media agency is seeking an Account Director to manage client accounts and drive growth through strategic planning. You will work collaboratively with a team, ensuring the successful execution of media projects.

MediaCom is seeking a Media Planning Senior Executive in Greater London to support team deliverables across the campaign lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess strong media planning skills, experience in data analysis, and excellent communication abilities. MediaCom offers a robust benefits pac

Media Planning are experts on the paid media landscape and how consumers interact with it. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Support Media Planning Managers to ensure the smooth delivery of

Build and maintain media documents: vendor brief responses, media plan updates, budget splits, timelines, and status trackers. Position: Media Account Manager (Planning & Buying), fixed‑term contract as maternity cover for up to 12 months (June 2026 – June 2027). Stay informed of industr

A leading media company in Greater London is seeking a Planning Lead to oversee international media planning. Ideal applicants should possess extensive global media planning experience and channel strategy expertise, alongside strong team leadership skills.

MMGY Global is looking for a Media Account Manager (Planning & Buying) on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months. The role involves developing media plans across various channels, ensuring client KPIs are met, and managing relationships with media partners. Candidates sho

A global media company is seeking an AV Planning Manager to lead the planning process for major clients, including developing media strategies and ensuring audit compliance. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of AV channels, proficient use of planning tools, and strong negoti