Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher - Specialist SEMH Secondary (Behaviour and Attitudes)Location: Cauldon Lowe / Stoke-on-Trent Area Salary: From £51,700 (MPS/UPS + Leadership Scale)Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (Includes Teaching Element)Are you a leader who can define the character of a school? We are seeking a resilient and emotionally intelligent Deputy Headteacher to join an independent specialist school in Staffordshire. This is a unique opportunity for a Senior Leader who thrives in a trauma-informed environment and wants to lead a team dedicated to boys (11-17) with complex SEMH needs.The Role:Frontline Leadership: Take lead responsibility for Behaviour, Attitudes, and Attendance, ensuring every student feels safe, seen, and supported.Lead by Example: You will maintain a teaching element, delivering your subject specialism to GCSE or Vocational level.Collaborative Strategy: Work alongside a Regional Executive Head and a dedicated Head of Teaching and Learning to drive outstanding outcomes.Agency Partnership: Act as a key point of contact for local authorities, parents, and therapeutic professionals to influence lasting change.Why join this specialist team?Dedicated Support: Admin, compliance, and curriculum teams are in place to allow you to focus on what matters - the students.Therapeutic Environment: Benefit from extensive trauma and attachment-informed training and regular professional supervision.National Network: Be part of an expanding national organisation with opportunities ..... full job details .....