Deputy Headteacher

We are a small specialist school and the Deputy Head Teacher plays a key role in shaping its culture, success and daily experience for pupils and staff.

We are looking for a practitioner who shares our vision and demonstrates our values in every decision and interaction.

You will be supported by an experienced leadership structure, including the Regional Executive Head Teacher, Head Teacher, dedicated teaching and learning specialists, compliance teams and a Regional SENCO.

This allows you to focus on leading high-quality education and improving outcomes for children.

You will work closely with leaders across the region and nationally, sharing expertise and contributing to the development of best practice.

We believe schools do not work in isolation.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with external professionals and agencies to support lasting change for children and families.

The role requires energy, resilience, strong leadership and an unwavering commitment to doing the right thing for young people.

A teaching commitment forms part of this position.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Proven record of good or outstanding teaching.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to teach a subject specialism to GCSE or vocational equivalent level.
• Passion for inclusive education and supporting pupils who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
• Experience managing challenging behaviour and supporting children with SEMH needs.
• Experience developing creative, engaging and academically robust curricula.
• Ability to maintain high educational standards while meeting individual pupil needs.
• Experience working effectively with disengaged or hard-to-reach families.
• Emotionally intelligent and capable of building positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and external professionals.

Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic and innovative approach.

Integrity, Courage and Care shape everything we do.

We listen deeply, challenge each other and work together to fix what needs fixing.

This is the work. We'd like you to be part of it.

Who We Are

Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Many also have additional Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism, ADHD and communication difficulties.

As a trauma and attachment-informed organisation, we provide extensive therapeutic training and support to all staff.

Our collaborative approach places the child at the centre of decision-making, ensuring education professionals, therapists, parents, carers, local authorities and students work together to achieve positive outcomes.

Competitive salary.

• Staff laptop and mobile phone.
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities.
• Professional qualifications and career progression pathways.
• Small class sizes with specialist teaching assistant support.
• Opportunity to join a growing national organisation that invests in its people and develops future leaders.
• Enhanced occupational sickness scheme.
• Flexible pension scheme.
• Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision.
• Employee benefits platform offering wellbeing services, salary sacrifice schemes, high street discounts, vouchers and savings on dining and takeaways.

Applications are reviewed regularly and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if suitable candidates are identified.

Safeguarding

Compass Community Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS Check, including Regulated Activity clearance where applicable, and complete relevant safeguarding and safer recruitment checks, including social media screening.

All school staff are responsible for promoting the safety and wellbeing of children and must work in accordance with the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy at all times.