Deputy Headteacher | Therapeutic SEMH School
4 days ago
Shrewsbury
Deputy Headteacher – Therapeutic SEMH School Up to £55,000 (dependent on experience) Shrewsbury Full Time, Permanent, Term Time Only Overview Compass Associates is excited to be collaborating alongside one of the UK’s leading providers of high-quality Specialist Education and Children’s Care. Their services support children with a variety of emotional, behavioural, and learning difficulties, utilising a therapeutic approach rooted to create a safe and nurturing environment. Together, we are looking for the right Deputy Headteacher to join their established Specialist SEMH School in Shrewsbury. The Opportunity As Deputy Headteacher, you will work closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team to support the day-to-day running of the school, lead on key areas such as quality of education, behaviour, or inclusion, drive high standards in teaching, learning, and pupil outcomes, contribute to whole school development and overall help embed a consistent, positive culture across the staff team. Work Pattern Full time, term-time only, Monday – Friday. This opportunity is commutable from Telford, Wolverhampton, Oswestry, Newtown, Welshpool, etc. About You • Is passionate about improving outcomes for young people with SEMH needs, • Is a confident and supportive leader, able to motivate and develop others, • Demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and a solution-focused mindset, • Strategic school leader with a collaborative, fun and trust-building leadership style, • Significant experience supporting learners with SEMH needs, preferably in a trauma‑informed environment Qualifications • Leadership experience within a SEND or specialist school setting, • Must hold QTS and at least 3 years’ recent relevant teaching experience, • NPQH or MEd or willingness to work towards it, • Secondary training preferred Application Process To apply for this exciting opportunity, or to find out more information, please contact Mehrab Shah at Compass Associates on or 023 9387 7356 to organise an informal discussion. Recommendations Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £500 vouchers of your choice for each successful recommendation/referral.