Deputy Headteacher

About the School Compass Community School Staffordshire is a secondary independent special school for boys aged 11‑17 in Caulden Lowe, Staffordshire. Our students have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and many have additional Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties. We are a trauma‑ and attachment‑informed organisation and provide extensive therapeutic training and support for all staff.

Our triangulated approach places the child at the centre of decision‑making, working with education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams and the students themselves to secure outstanding outcomes. Key Dates Deadline for applications: 26/06/2026 Interview date: W/C 29/06/26 Role Overview The Deputy Head Teacher supports the Head Teacher and the Regional Executive Head Teacher in decision‑making and problem‑solving. You will be responsible for behaviour, attitudes, and attendance, working with a team of leaders across the region and with a specialist Regional SENCO.

The role includes a teaching element and requires strong enthusiasm, commitment to doing the right thing, and leadership to inspire your team. Responsibilities You will manage behaviour, attendance and support the high quality of education, collaborate with colleagues, and engage with professionals from other agencies to influence lasting change. The Right Person Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

A proven record of good or outstanding teaching practice. An excellent, efficient and emotionally intelligent communicator. The ability or willingness to teach a subject specialism to GCSE or equivalent vocational level.

A strong desire to work inclusively within an emotionally literate environment, supporting children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Experience with crisis‑management, managing challenging behaviours and working with children with SEMH difficulties. Proven experience implementing a creative and academically engaging curriculum that meets the needs of individual pupils while maintaining high standards.

Experience working effectively with hard‑to‑reach or disengaged families. Benefits Staff laptop and mobile phone. Competitive salary in line with MPS and UPS scales.

Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities. Small class sizes with specialist TA support. Opportunity to be part of an expanding national organisation that recognises skill, effort and potential and promotes internal leadership growth.

Enhanced occupational sickness scheme. Flexible pension. Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision.

Employee benefit service with access to wellbeing services, salary sacrifice schemes, high street vouchers, and discounts on food delivery. Safeguarding All staff must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check or an Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services and undergo due diligence checks on social media use. Staff are responsible for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and must adhere to the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy at all times.

Equal Opportunity Compass is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We recognise that our most talented employees come from diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences to support our children and young people. #J-18808-Ljbffr