Teaching Personnel
Deputy Head of School – Permanent Role
Location: Thrapston,NN14 4LZ
Salary: Competitive (Depend on Experience)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence & Own Vehicle Essential
Are you an ambitious and inspiring school leader ready to make a real impact?
We are seeking a passionate Deputy Head of School to join a specialist Secondary Alternative Provision setting in Thrapston. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to support vulnerable young people, drive high standards across the school, and help create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where students can thrive..
The Role
- Support the day-to-day leadership and management of the school
- Lead on teaching, learning, behaviour, and student progress
- Support students with SEN, SEMH, and additional needs
- Coach and mentor staff to deliver high-quality education
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and nurturing school culture
- Ensure safeguarding and compliance standards are consistently met
- Work closely with families, external agencies, and the wider leadership team
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience within SEN, SEMH, or Alternative Provision settings
- Strong leadership and behaviour management skills
- Passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable young people
- Resilient, proactive, and adaptable approach
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Why Join Us?
- Supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
- Opportunity to genuinely change young lives
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- Rewarding and impactful leadership role
- Inclusive and collaborative working environment
This is more than a leadership position — it’s an opportunity to inspire change, shape futures, and make a lasting difference through education.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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