Deputy Headteacher
Sudbury, Suffolk
£45,000 – £60,000 per annum
Full Time – 40 hours per week
September Start
 
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Deputy Headteacher to join a specialist educational setting in Sudbury.
 
This nurturing and therapeutic school environment is committed to supporting young people with complex needs to achieve academically, socially, and emotionally. The school promotes a culture of inclusion, high expectations, and personalised learning, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing, life skills, and community engagement.
Purpose of the Role
 
The Deputy Headteacher will support the Headteacher in providing effective leadership and management across the school. The role plays a key part in driving high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour, safeguarding, and pastoral care within a trauma-informed environment.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in promoting the school’s culture, ethos, and values
• Lead on curriculum implementation and assessment to ensure a broad, balanced, and engaging offer for pupils with complex needs
• Support behaviour management strategies in line with trauma-informed practices
• Work closely with the SENDCo to ensure effective provision and statutory compliance for pupils with SEND
• Assist with operational leadership, including staffing, resources, and compliance
• Represent the school at meetings, reviews, and external events when required
• Promote high standards of safeguarding, wellbeing, and professional conduct across the school

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven leadership experience within a specialist or complex educational setting
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, SEND, Ofsted frameworks, and trauma-informed practice
• Ability to lead and motivate teams while fostering a positive school culture
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to inclusive education and positive outcomes for young people

Benefits

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Blue Light discount access
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Wellbeing support and employee discount schemes
• Life assurance

School tours are welcomed as part of the interview process.