Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral & Behaviour) – Independent Specialist School (11-16)
 
Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 | Full-time: 40 hours/week

Location: Scunthorpe | Ofsted Rating: Good
 
Are you a visionary educational leader passionate about transforming the lives of young people with complex needs?
 
Do you thrive in a trauma-informed, nurturing environment where every decision impacts a student’s future?
 
Our client, an independent specialist school in Scunthorpe, is seeking an experienced Deputy Headteacher to support the Headteacher in leading pastoral care, behaviour management, and high-quality teaching for students aged 11-16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Many pupils have EHCPs and benefit from tailored support for conditions such as ADHD and ASD.
 
What You’ll Do

• Support the Headteacher in establishing and maintaining a positive school culture, promoting inclusion, respect, and high expectations.
• Lead the pastoral and behaviour management strategies, ensuring trauma-informed approaches are embedded school-wide.
• Oversee curriculum implementation and assessment, ensuring a broad, balanced, and personalised approach for pupils with complex needs.
• Collaborate with the SENDCO to ensure statutory compliance and personalised learning plans for pupils with SEND.
• Assist in operational management, including staffing, resource allocation, and statutory requirements.
• Represent the school at external meetings and events as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with proven leadership experience in a specialist or complex educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted inspection frameworks, safeguarding, SEND, and trauma-informed practices.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and model professionalism for staff teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with staff, pupils, parents, and external partners.
• Commitment to high professional standards, safeguarding, and child protection.

Benefits of the Role

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff referral scheme – refer a friend to the school and share a £500 referral bonus
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme, including wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

We are proud to support our client in their commitment to equality and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families.
 
All positions require enhanced DBS checks and reference verification to ensure the welfare and safety of pupils. School tours are encouraged as part of the interview process.
 
If you’re ready to lead with impact, inspire teams, and transform the educational experience for young people with SEND, we’d love to help you apply for this opportunity.