Deputy Head Teacher Specialist ASC/ADHD School
Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Salary: £60,145 - £66,368 (L7 L11), depending on experience
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: September 2026 / When available
Interview Date: 22nd May
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Headteacher to join an established specialist school for children and young people aged 1019 with ASC/ADHD. With a capacity of 64 students, the school provides a calm, nurturing and structured environment where every learner is supported to grow in confidence, independence and achievement.
About the Role
The Role of the Deputy Head Teacher is to support the Head Teacher to provide vision, leadership and direction for the school to the highest professional standard whist maintaining its success and providing a high quality of education which reflects the organisation's vision and values
What We are Looking For Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:
Essential:
Qualified Teacher Status
Further professional qualification in a relevant area.
Experience of teaching in a specialist ASD/SEMH Environment.
Evidence of major whole school responsibili...