Deputy Headteacher - Little Heath Special School
SB 619632
Teaching Special Schools
Little Heath School, Hainault Road, RM6 5RX
Permanent
Full-time
Deputy Head Teacher's hours.
£93,057.00 - £101,199.00 per annum Leadership Scale L23–L27 - Full time. Start date: Summer or September 2026 (negotiable)

We are seeking an exceptional, values-driven Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team. This is a pivotal strategic role for a principled and aspirational leader who believes that every young person deserves safety, belonging, ambition and excellence.

You will lead whole-school systems for behaviour, safeguarding, therapeutic provision and professional development securing a culture where:

-Pupils feel safe, understood and respected.

-Staff have clarity, confidence and high expectations.

-Behaviour systems are consistent, fair and restorative.

-Safeguarding is proactive, rigorous and embedded in daily practice.

-Therapeutic approaches and CPD are integrated into classroom practice and school improvement

You will be a leader who:
-Has a proven track record of improving behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and/or teaching and learning.
-Understands the complexities of autism and speech and language needs: & their impact on behaviour and communication.

20 March 2026 at 12:00

Application Form (uploaded: 27 February 2026)

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