Deputy Head of School – Thrapston
We are seeking an inspiring and experienced Deputy Head of School to lead a specialist educational provision in Thrapston, supporting young people who thrive in a personalised, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
The successful candidate will bring vision, integrity, and compassion—ensuring every pupil receives the high‑quality education and individualised support they deserve.
* Location: Thrapston
* Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
* Working Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm
* Work Location: On-site
* Provide strategic leadership and overall management of the school.
* Lead, motivate, and develop teaching and support staff.
* Drive excellence in teaching, learning, and curriculum design.
* Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe school culture where all pupils can succeed.
* Oversee the provision for pupils with SEN and additional needs.
* Ensure full compliance with safeguarding, Ofsted standards, and statutory guidance.
* Build strong relationships with parents, carers, external agencies, and the wider community.
* Monitor school performance and implement effective school improvement strategies.
* Manage budgets and resources in line with organisational and educational priorities.
* A degree in a relevant subject area.
* QTS or QTLS (or an equivalent recognised overseas qualification).
* Substantial leadership experience in a school (e.g., Deputy Head, Assistant Head, Headteacher, or similar strategic role).
* Proven track record of improving teaching, learning, and student outcomes.
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory compliance and SEN best practice.
* Excellent communication, decision‑making and people‑management skills.
* Funded professional development and leadership training.
* Health cashback plan (dental, optical, prescriptions).
* Access to wellbeing support and counselling services.
* Discounted gym memberships.
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies.
* Employee discount platform.
* Staff recognition and referral bonuses.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
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.
We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. All candidates must undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We offer all registered candidates free child protection and duty training and provide full assistance for the application process.
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