We are a friendly, welcoming and inclusive school community where relationships sit at the heart of everything we do. Staff feel valued and supported, pupils are known and understood, and there is a shared commitment to helping every child thrive. We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our leadership team—someone who combines outstanding classroom practice with strategic vision, emotional intelligence, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for all pupils. This is a pivotal role for a leader who can hold high expectations with warmth, build trust, and bring people with them. Key Skills and Qualities - An outstanding teacher with a deep understanding of high-quality pedagogy as it relates to children with learning difficulties, and a belief that every pupil can succeed - A proven leader who develops others with clarity, care and high expectations - Strategic thinking with the ability to see the bigger picture while remaining attentive to the day-to-day experience of pupils and staff - High levels of resilience, with the ability to remain calm, positive and solution-focused in demanding situations - Strong ability to identify and analyse issues, using evidence to inform thoughtful and effective decisions - Excellent time management, able to prioritise while maintaining visibility and approachability - Highly effective communication skills, building strong, trusting relationships with staff, pupils and families - Skilled in delivering precise, impactful feedback that is supportive, honest and leads to meaningful, sustained change Experience and Expertise - A strong track record in supporting and improving challenging behaviour, with a relational and consistent approach that secures positive outcomes for pupils - Demonstrable experience in training and developing staff, building confidence, consistency and capacity across a team - Proven ability to manage workload and competing demands while maintaining high standards and staff wellbeing - Experience of leading and managing change successfully, engaging others and embedding improvements over time The Role As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a central role in shaping the strategic direction of the school while remaining closely connected to the lived experience of classrooms. You will work alongside the Headteacher and wider leadership team to drive school improvement, support and develop staff, and ensure that our culture remains one of high expectations, kindness and professional trust. You will be visible, approachable and values-driven—someone who listens carefully, acts thoughtfully and leads with both clarity and compassion. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and reflective leader who is ready to make a significant impact within a school community that values people as much as outcomes. What We Offer - A genuinely warm, welcoming and supportive staff team who value collaboration, honesty and professional trust - A school where relationships matter, and where staff wellbeing is taken seriously - The opportunity to work in a setting where every child is known and valued as an individual - A leadership culture that is forward-thinking, outward-facing and unafraid to embrace challenge - The opportunity to be part of a team that welcomes innovation, takes considered risks, and learns together - A commitment to continuous improvement, where reflection and change are seen as strengths - A strong culture of professional development, with real opportunities to grow as a leader and shape whole-school practice - The chance to work alongside an experienced and reflective leadership team who are open, honest and ambitious - A role where you can make a real and lasting difference—both strategically and day-to-day in the life of the school - A community that is ambitious for its pupils and supportive of its staff, balancing high expectations with care and understanding Above all, we offer a school where people feel they belong—staff and pupils alike, and where leadership is about courage, integrity and continual growth. We are looking for someone who is not only highly capable, but deeply committed—to pupils, to colleagues, and to the ongoing journey of school improvement. Visits prior to interview will be welcome