Deputy Headteacher - SEN SEMH (BH-1711-1)
Location: Darwen, England. Sector: Education & Training. Salary: £60,145.00 to £66,368.00 per annum.
Deputy Head Teacher - Specialist ASC/ADHD School
Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Salary: £60,145 - £66,368 (L7 - L11), depending on experience
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: September 2026 / When available
About the Role
The role of the Deputy Head Teacher is to support the Head Teacher in providing vision, leadership, and direction for the school to the highest professional standard while maintaining its success and providing a high quality of education that reflects the organisation's vision and values.
What We are Looking For
Essential:
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Further professional qualification in a relevant area
- Experience of teaching in a specialist ASD/SEMH environment
- Evidence of major whole school responsibilities and experience of turning policy into effective and successful practice
- Leadership of a significant area or phase or inclusion, including responsibility for raising standards across the whole school
- Experience of working with and involving school governors/trustees or executives
- Quality assurance experience (such as lesson observations and performance management)
What's on Offer
- A comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, development and long-term career:
- Extensive training and career development pathways to support your leadership journey.
- Financial Wellbeing & Everyday Savings
- Discounts on groceries, dining, phone plans, gyms and more
- Cycle to Work and Car Scheme
- Access to a financial wellbeing app offering budgeting tools, savings options and early pay access
- Competitive Pay & Reward
- Enhanced annual leave
- Company sick pay
- Enhanced pension / Teachers Pension
- Life assurance
- 24/7 GP Access for You & Your Household Phone or video appointments anytime.
- Health Cash Plan Cover for everyday healthcare costs for you and your children, with upgrade options for partners.
- Employee Assistance Programme Confidential counselling and wellbeing support, available 24/7.
- Refer a Friend - Earn £1,000 Help bring great people into the organisation and be rewarded (T&Cs apply).
