Deputy Headteacher

Job Reference: -2- Date Posted: 6 October 2025- Recruiter: The Education Network Birmingham- Location: City, Birmingham- Salary: £71,000 to £77,000- Sector: HR / Recruitment, Support / IAG- Job Type: Permanent**Deputy Headteacher**Are you ready to help lead a high performing SEND school that secures outstanding outcomes for pupils?We seek a Deputy Headteacher who is an aspiring Headteacher to provide clear strategic leadership from day one. You will set direction, raise quality, and keep children safe. You will lead a skilled staff team, work with governors or the Trust, and build strong partnerships with families, health, and social care. If you bring drive, judgement, and a record of improving SEND provision, we want to hear from you.Deputy Headteacher aspiring HeadteacherPermanent, immediate startPay Scale: L15 to L19, 70,000 to 80,000 per annumSEND School, BirminghamLead as part of the SLTAre you ready to lead a specialist school and lift outcomes for pupils with complex SEND?You will set direction, keep children safe, and drive steady improvement. You will lead a skilled team and work with governors or the Trust to secure high standards.Key responsibilities- Set a clear improvement plan and track impact each term.- Secure high quality teaching, assessment, and intervention.- Lead safeguarding and safer recruitment.- Oversee EHCPs, annual reviews, and provision mapping.- Embed positive behaviour support and strong attendance systems.- Manage budget, staffing, estates, and risk.- Report clearly to governors or the Trust and prepare for Ofsted.You bring- QTS and senior leadership experience in SEND or mainstream.- Impact on outcomes for pupils with SEND.- Strong knowledge of KCSIE, the SEND Code of Practice.- Confident leadership of people, budgets, and change.We offer- L15 to L19 pay.- A committed staff team and supportive governance.- Focused CPD and leadership development.For more information please contact us.**The Education Network Offer**:The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.