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Deputy Headteacher

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Posting date: 05 January 2026
Salary: £46,790 per year
Additional salary information: Company Pension, Employee Discount Scheme
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 February 2026
Location: Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 1AA
Company: Randstad Education
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: PR-1477611:SOU:F_1767615161

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Summary

Deputy Headteacher (SEND & SEMH Specialist) | Battle, East Sussex

Seeking a Deputy Headteacher role? This full-time, term-time-only leadership role offers a competitive salary of up to £46,790.02 for an experienced SEND educator or Specialist Leader. Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) education for children aged 7-18. If you are a Qualified Teacher (QTS) with a passion for inclusive curriculum development and therapeutic leadership, this Deputy Headship in East Sussex is the ideal next step for your career in specialist education.

The School and Mission

Set within a tranquil estate in Battle, our school provides a specialised learning environment for pupils with complex needs, including SEMH, communication and interaction difficulties, and cognition challenges. We aim to deliver a safe, supportive atmosphere that inspires engagement, promotes self-discipline, and encourages every student to achieve their highest aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

As a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will drive the academic and emotional standards of the school:

  • Teaching and Learning: Lead the delivery of high-quality, differentiated instruction, ensuring the curriculum meets the diverse needs of SEND students.

  • Curriculum Leadership: Oversee whole-school organisation and strategy, with a particular focus on guiding staff in Science, Maths, and the wider curriculum for Key Stages 3 and 4.

  • Assessment and Progress: Monitor, record, and report on pupil achievement and coordinate arrangements for external examinations.

  • Therapeutic Support: Utilise your expertise to embed a therapeutic approach to behaviour management and emotional well-being across the school.

  • Operational Strategy: Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of school policies and collaborate with the wider educational community to share best practices.

  • Staff Management: Foster a culture of continuous improvement, flexibility, and cooperation among the staff team.

Requirements

The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong background in specialist education leadership:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.

  • Proven experience working with vulnerable children with SEND and SEMH needs.

  • Substantial experience in delivering a high-quality curriculum at Key Stage 3 and 4.

  • Previous experience in a senior or middle leadership role.

  • A compassionate, proactive, and adaptable leadership style.

  • Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with parents, staff, and external professionals.

Benefits and Offer

  • Salary: Up to £46,790.02.

  • Contract: Full-time, Term-time only.

  • Financial Security: Company Pension and Life Assurance.

  • Employee Perks: Access to an Employee Discount Scheme.

  • Professional Growth: A strong commitment to your ongoing professional development and skill acquisition.

  • Impact: The opportunity to significantly change the lives of vulnerable children in a supportive, friendly environment.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

If you are interested in this urgent role. Please send your CV, cover letter and availability for a call to myself on krupa.dhajan@randstad.co.uk

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