Deputy Headteacher | Therapeutic SEMH School

Deputy Headteacher – Therapeutic SEMH School

Up to £55,000 (dependent on experience)

Shrewsbury

Full Time, Permanent, Term Time Only

Overview

Compass Associates is excited to be collaborating alongside one of the UK’s leading providers of high-quality Specialist Education and Children’s Care. Their services support children with a variety of emotional, behavioural, and learning difficulties, utilising a therapeutic approach rooted to create a safe and nurturing environment.

Together, we are looking for the right Deputy Headteacher to join their established Specialist SEMH School in Shrewsbury.

The Opportunity

As Deputy Headteacher, you will work closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team to support the day-to-day running of the school, lead on key areas such as quality of education, behaviour, or inclusion, drive high standards in teaching, learning, and pupil outcomes, contribute to whole school development and overall help embed a consistent, positive culture across the staff team.

Work Pattern

Full time, term-time only, Monday – Friday.

This opportunity is commutable from Telford, Wolverhampton, Oswestry, Newtown, Welshpool, etc.

About You

• Is passionate about improving outcomes for young people with SEMH needs
• Is a confident and supportive leader, able to motivate and develop others
• Demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and a solution-focused mindset
• Strategic school leader with a collaborative, fun and trust-building leadership style
• Significant experience supporting learners with SEMH needs, preferably in a trauma‑informed environment

Qualifications

• Leadership experience within a SEND or specialist school setting
• Must hold QTS and at least 3 years’ recent relevant teaching experience
• NPQH or MEd or willingness to work towards it
• Secondary training preferred

Application Process

To apply for this exciting opportunity, or to find out more information, please contact Mehrab Shah at Compass Associates on mshah@compassltd.co.uk or 023 9387 7356 to organise an informal discussion.

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