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Deputy Headteacher - Independent Specialist School
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Deputy Headteacher
Salary: £42,350 – £51,048 (M5 – Upper Pay Scale 3)
Location: Northenden, Greater Manchester
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:15am – 4:00pm, Term Time
Line Manager: Headteacher
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Deputy Headteacher to join a specialist school in Northenden, Greater Manchester, supporting pupils with complex SEND needs. This is a challenging environment where pupils can display significant and complex behaviours. The successful candidate must have previous experience working in a specialist, SEND or alternative provision setting and be confident managing challenging situations and supporting staff effectively.
Strategic Leadership
- Support the Headteacher with the school's vision, development priorities and day-to-day leadership.
- Deputise for the Headteacher when required.
- Lead identified whole-school improvement priorities and contribute to self-evaluation and quality assurance.
- Ensure school policies, statutory duties and safeguarding requirements are effectively implemented.
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Teaching & Learning
- Lead and monitor high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
- Ensure the curriculum is ambitious, personalised and appropriate for pupils with complex needs.
- Monitor pupil progress and use data to improve outcomes.
- Support staff development through coaching, professional dialogue and training.
Behaviour, SEND & Inclusion
- Provide effective leadership of behaviour across the school.
- Support staff in managing challenging and complex behaviour, including periods of escalation.
- Ensure behaviour approaches are consistent, therapeutic and appropriate to individual pupils.
- Champion inclusive practice and ensure EHCP provision is effectively implemented.
- Work with therapists and other professionals to ensure pupils' needs are effectively supported.
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Essential Qualifications
- PGCE/PGDE with QTS.
- Degree or equivalent qualification.
- NPQH or NPQSL, or willingness to work towards an appropriate leadership qualification.
- Relevant continuing professional development.
Essential Experience
- Previous senior leadership experience within a specialist, SEND or alternative provision setting.
- Significant experience working with challenging and complex behaviour.
Desirable
- Experience within a specialist independent school.
- Experience of Ofsted preparation.
- Budget management experience.
- Experience developing curriculum for pupils with complex needs.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
- Calm and confident in challenging situations.
- Compassionate while maintaining clear boundaries and high expectations.
- Resilient and able to lead effectively under pressure.
Please apply and reach out to D.Jones@linqrecruitment.co.uk
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