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Compass Associates is excited to be collaborating alongside one of the UK’s leading providers of high-quality Specialist Education Children’s Care. Their services support children with a variety of emotional, behavioural, and learning difficulties, utilising a therapeutic approach rooted to create a safe and nurturing environment. Together, we are looking for the right Deputy Headteacher to join their established Specialist SEMH School in Shrewsbury.
Job Responsibility:
Work closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team to support the day-to-day running of the school
Lead on key areas such as quality of education, behaviour, or inclusion
Drive high standards in teaching, learning, and pupil outcomes
Contribute to whole school development
Help embed a consistent, positive culture across the staff team
Requirements:
Must hold QTS and at least 3 years’ recent relevant teaching experience
Management experience required with SEMH settings
NPQH or MEd or willingness to work towards
Secondary training preferred
Significant experience supporting learners with SEMH needs, preferably in a trauma-informed environment
Is a confident and supportive leader, able to motivate and develop others
Demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and a solution-focused mindset
Strategic school leader with a collaborative, fun and trust-building leadership style
Nice to have:
Leadership within a SEND or specialist school setting