Deputy Headteacher (Quality of Education)
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 2JQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | dffc836c-a11f-4256-b655-ae9d1c7a7dab |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to the increasing number of children permanently excluded from mainstream schools, the Sheffield Inclusion Centre is expanding. At present we have a large site at Spring Lane as well as 8 smaller sites/bases across the city to meet local need – we intend to expand extensively the number of bases into areas we do not serve at the moment. These sites are smaller with approximately 15 children, many of whom have experienced trauma or/and have had unmet SEND needs.
The new bases will be very different in nature and specialisms include -
• SEND (20% of our school have EHCPs)
• ESOL (working mainly with our Roma/Slovakian children)
• general wraparound bases working with children who need support from a variety of agencies
• reintegration – enabling more of our pupils to return to a mainstream school
At the Sheffield Inclusion Centre, we support and develop the careers of the right people who bring high expectations and care for our children.
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Deputy Headteacher to support our expansion plans and lead Education across the school. We are seeking a professional who is in role as Deputy or Assistant Headteacher who will be able to continue driving up standards towards exceptional.
We want to add capacity to our team by recruiting an inspirational, proven school leader who has at their heart, the strong desire to equip our children with the skills and knowledge to live safe, fulfilled and successful lives. You should be an emotionally intelligent, strategic leader who likes to be visible in school and leads by example.
Many of our pupils also have underlying Special Educational Needs, and an understanding of some of the key features will be beneficial. We are looking for someone who is adaptable and enjoys the daily excitement of working in a challenging environment. No two days are the same. You will need to be a good team player, but confident to work on your own initiative.
What the school offers its staff
At the Sheffield Inclusion Centre, we support and develop the careers of the right people who bring high expectations and care for our children.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Due to the increasing number of children permanently excluded from mainstream schools, the Sheffield Inclusion Centre is expanding. At present we have a large site at Spring Lane as well as 8 smaller sites/bases across the city to meet local need – we intend to expand extensively the number of bases into areas we do not serve at the moment. These sites are smaller with approximately 15 children, many of whom have experienced trauma or/and have had unmet SEND needs.
The new bases will be very different in nature and specialisms include -
• SEND (20% of our school have EHCPs)
• ESOL (working mainly with our Roma/Slovakian children)
• general wraparound bases working with children who need support from a variety of agencies
• reintegration – enabling more of our pupils to return to a mainstream school
At the Sheffield Inclusion Centre, we support and develop the careers of the right people who bring high expectations and care for our children.
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Deputy Headteacher to support our expansion plans and lead Education across the school. We are seeking a professional who is in role as Deputy or Assistant Headteacher who will be able to continue driving up standards towards exceptional.
We want to add capacity to our team by recruiting an inspirational, proven school leader who has at their heart, the strong desire to equip our children with the skills and knowledge to live safe, fulfilled and successful lives. You should be an emotionally intelligent, strategic leader who likes to be visible in school and leads by example.
Many of our pupils also have underlying Special Educational Needs, and an understanding of some of the key features will be beneficial. We are looking for someone who is adaptable and enjoys the daily excitement of working in a challenging environment. No two days are the same. You will need to be a good team player, but confident to work on your own initiative.
What the school offers its staff
At the Sheffield Inclusion Centre, we support and develop the careers of the right people who bring high expectations and care for our children.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.