Overview
Deputy Headteacher (Behaviour and Attitudes) at The Holden School, part of Acorn Education, with a focus on leading behaviour and attitudes in a SEMH-focused setting. The role is based at The Holden School, Leigh, and offers a permanent, term-time-based contract with a salary up to £55,000 per annum. The position is full-time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with consideration for the 4-Day Working Week trial where applicable.
Responsibilities
* Lead strategically on behaviour and attitudes under the direction of the Head Teacher, ensuring alignment with the school’s vision and ethos.
* Contribute actively to Senior Leadership Team discussions on broader educational developments.
* Set and uphold high expectations for pupils, staff, and parents and promote a culture of excellence.
* Develop and embed a school ethos that fosters collaboration, knowledge-sharing, accountability, and celebration of success.
* Collaborate with the Head Teacher, SLT, clinical staff, and the wider school community to promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and therapeutic approaches.
Qualifications and Experience
* Qualified Teacher Status and Degree.
* Professional development aimed at senior leadership roles.
* Proven leadership and management experience within a school, preferably in Special Schools or SEMH settings.
* Experience in school self-evaluation, development planning, and line management.
* Strong understanding of behaviour management, safeguarding, attendance, and pastoral care best practices.
About Us
The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged 5 to 16, serving pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire and surrounding areas. We are a Therapeutic Led, Trauma Informed School, delivering individualised curricula supported by our Class Teams, Pastoral Team, and Therapists. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and is part of Outcomes First Group, which has been recognised as a Great Place to Work since 2020. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils; all applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks and enhanced DBS.
Benefits and Working Arrangements
* Health and wellbeing package including life assurance, pension options, and access to mental health support services.
* Flexible benefits through Vista with a wide range of health, wellbeing, insurance, and discount options.
* Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase, and other lifestyle benefits.
* Enhanced family support including maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support.
* For 4-Day Working Week (4DWW): you’ll work 80% of contractual hours for 100% pay; this is subject to probation and is not a contractual benefit.
Additional Information
Location: The Holden School, Leigh, WN7 4SB. Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday. Start: September/October 2025. UK applicants only. This role does not offer visa sponsorship. The vacancy may close early if there is a high volume of suitable applications. 4DWW is dependent on successful probation and compliance processes.
Equal Opportunity
Outcomes First Group and Acorn Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks and enhanced DBS. We promote equal opportunities in employment.
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