Deputy Head Teacher
10 days ago
Wythenshawe
Primary Head of School | Specialist SEN / SEMH About the Role We are recruiting for a Primary Heads of School for a specialist education group supporting children with SEN/SEMH needs. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who can confidently lead a small specialist primary school day-to-day—ensuring high standards in education, safeguarding, behaviour, and pupil wellbeing. You will lead staff, support pupils with EHCPs, work closely with parents and external agencies, and create a calm, nurturing environment where every child can thrive. Key Responsibilities • Lead daily school operations and staff deployment, • Maintain strong safeguarding standards (DSL/DDSL level), • Drive behaviour culture using restorative and trauma-informed approaches, • Monitor teaching quality and pupil progress, • Ensure the school remains Ofsted-ready, • Build strong relationships with families and external professionals, • Support staff development and performance Candidate Profile We are looking for: • Current or aspiring Head of School, Deputy Head, Assistant Head, SENDCo, or Inclusion Lead, • Strong experience in SEN / SEMH / Alternative Provision / PRU / Specialist Schools, • Primary (KS1/KS2) leadership experience, • Strong safeguarding knowledge (KCSIE, DSL/DDSL preferred), • Understanding of EHCPs, behaviour plans, and trauma-informed practice, • QTS preferred Desirable • NPQSL / NPQH / SENCo qualification, • Team Teach / Thrive / Zones of Regulation, • Immediate or short-notice availability Apply now if you want to lead a specialist setting where your work truly changes children’s lives