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Deputy Head of School

Northampton
3 weeks ago
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Deputy Head of School 
Location: Northampton 
Vacancy Type: Full Time / Permanent 
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Plus valuable benefits 

Teaching Personnel have a great opportunity to work with an Alternative Provision school based in Northampton. The school caters for Secondary students Key stage 3- Key stage 4 with SEMH.  

Key Duties  

A highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is approachable, promotes positive relationships, and fosters high expectations. Able to inspire and motivate students in a creative and adaptable way, particularly within alternative education settings.  

Committed to a high level of pastoral care with the ability to manage student behaviour effectively and provide meaningful support to students with diverse and challenging needs.  

Degree or equivalent qualification. Maths and English at least Level 2.  

QTS/QTLS required. NPQSL and/or NPQH desirable. Specialist teaching qualification in a chosen subject is an advantage. 

Proven experience teaching across the secondary age range with a successful track record as a Head of SEN or similar leadership role. Experience using virtual learning environments is desirable.  

Proficiency in delivering a chosen subject area and supporting staff with curriculum delivery in line with school expectations.  

Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, equality of opportunity, and inclusion—especially within schools with a high number of vulnerable children.  

Ability to identify challenges quickly and implement appropriate, student-focused solutions that drive positive outcomes.  

Confident in communicating clearly and persuasively—both verbally and in writing—with a wide range of stakeholders including students, parents/carers, staff, and governors.  

Dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values across the school community.  

Effective in managing leadership responsibilities, team coordination, student outcomes, and community engagement simultaneously.  

Demonstrated experience of working closely with parents, community organisations, and external stakeholders to support holistic student development and wellbeing. 

If this opportunity is for you please send your CV to Abigail Simpson  

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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