Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher – SEND School - September 2026
Are you an experienced Assistant Headteacher ready to take the next step in your career? Or an established Deputy Headteacher looking for a new challenge in a highly supportive environment? This outstanding all-through SEND school in Warwickshire is looking to appoint a dedicated Deputy Headteacher to join their leadership team.

This specialist school supports children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and physical disabilities. The school has a nurturing ethos, where pupils are happy, well-supported and able to thrive both academically and personally. With outstanding facilities and a strong, collaborative staff team, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and inclusive setting.

As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a key role in the strategic and operational leadership of the school. You will work closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team to drive high standards of teaching, learning and pupil outcomes, while ensuring a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all.

This role would suit an experienced Deputy Headteacher or an ambitious Assistant Headteacher who is ready to step up into a senior leadership position within a SEND setting. Previous experience as a DHT or AHT is essential to be considered for this role. QTS required.

Job Role:

• Supporting the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the school
• Driving high standards of teaching, learning and pupil progress
• Leading on key areas of school improvement
• Supporting and developing teaching and support staff
• Ensuring high-quality provision for pupils with ASC, MLD and physical disabilities
• Promoting a positive, inclusive and nurturing school culture
• Working closely with families, external agencies and stakeholders
• Supporting safeguarding, behaviour and wellbeing across the school

In Return You Will:

• Work in a well-resourced SEND school with outstanding facilities
• Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
• Lead within a school where pupils are happy, safe and well-supported
• Have the opportunity to make a significant impact on school development
• Receive ongoing professional development and leadership support
• Be paid a competitive salary in line with leadership scales
• Work in a rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference

If you are interested in this Deputy Headteacher opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information. Not the role for you? Ask about our other leadership or SEND school vacancies or refer a colleague and ask about our excellent referral scheme.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

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.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.