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Job Title: Deputy HeadteacherLocation: Mountfield Heath School, Robertsbridge, TN32 5FAHours: 37.5 per week | Monday to FridaySalary: Up to £60,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)Contract: Permanent | Term Time OnlyStart: January 2027UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Mountfield Heath School is seeking a dynamic and committed Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated team in January 2027. An earlier start is desirable but will not disadvantage applicants.
The Deputy Headteacher plays a central role in providing strong leadership and direction to ensure the highest standards of education, care and safeguarding across the school. Working in close partnership with the Headteacher and senior leadership team, the postholder supports the strategic development of the school while maintaining a strong operational focus. The role is integral to promoting positive outcomes for pupils through effective curriculum leadership, behaviour support, multi‑disciplinary working and robust staff management.
Key Responsibilities
- Comply fully with safeguarding procedures and principles as set out by the local safeguarding board, including participation in the assessment of referrals.
- Act as overall curriculum coordinator and manager across the school.
- Lead on the positive support of behaviour that may challenge, promoting consistent and effective practice.
- Work as a key member of the multi‑disciplinary team, collaborating with education, pastoral and clinical colleagues.
- Monitor pupil progress and targets to ensure each individual is able to achieve planned outcomes.
- Work with clinical and pastoral teams to oversee Behaviour Support Plans, providing advice, support and consultation, and ensuring plans are reviewed and updated regularly.
- Maintain effective links with external colleagues, both within the Outcomes First Group and with partner organisations.
Staff Leadership and Management
- Support the recruitment, training and ongoing professional development of staff.
- Undertake delegated management responsibilities, including supervision, annual appraisals, probation reviews, return‑to‑work meetings, and attendance management.
- Contribute to disciplinary, capability, grievance and other people‑management processes in accordance with company policy.
- Support the Headteacher through deputising and representing the school as required.
- Raise staff awareness of company policies, procedures and regulatory standards.
Essential Criteria
- Relevant experience of teaching children and young people with autistic spectrum conditions and/or behaviours that challenge.
- Degree qualification, QTS, and relevant sector‑specific qualifications.
- Experience of teaching children and young people with complex needs.
- Experience of managing and leading staff effectively.
Benefits
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
- Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of UK and international discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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