Are you an education expert? We are currently seeking to represent experienced senior leaders with exceptional experience of working with children with SEND. If you are a SEND specialist senior leader who is available from September 2026, we would be keen to speak with you. Education Experts have a long-standing partnership with a national alternative provision provider who regularly reach out to book SEND specialist senior leaders for mid to long term vacancies. If you are an experienced senior leader who has worked with SEND (SEMH, ASD, MLD or PMLD) across either primary or secondary phases we may be able to offer you interim work on a termly basis. The roles are typically offered as on-site, full-time posts based at small, well established alternative provision schools. Typically, the sites cater for pupils aged 7-17 and headcount can vary from 6 learners up to 50 depending on the location. Geographically we are covering areas across the East and West Midlands, South-West and in the North of England. Long-term interim roles often lead to permanent opportunities. We have offered a range of opportunities to senior leaders this year including but not limited to; Regional Headteacher, Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher and Regional SENCO. This group are truly focussed on what is best for their learners and offer therapeutic environments supporting children with complex behaviours and needs. Their pupils have lived through trauma and adverse childhood experiences, and they work closely with them to develop self-belief to become effective learners. If you are of a similar mindset and ethos, we would be very happy to discuss the group in more detail. We hold REC Corporate Membership, and we are fully committed to safeguarding all children within our schools. We are fully committed to a stringent compliance process and in addition to our checks all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches. In order to be successfully shortlisted in any of your applications with us we will require the following: A relevant UK based teaching and/or leadership qualification. Substantial experience working with pupils with SEND within an education setting. All required documents for safer recruitment processing including but not limited to a valid right to work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS application. Exceptional references. Once shortlisted, a one-to-one interview will be scheduled with your dedicated consultant to discuss your experience and personal requirements. Proposed start date: September 2026 Salary: £300 to £500 per day Date posted: 26.06.26 Application closing date: 24.07.26 If you are a SEND specialist and available for roles from September 2026, please do not hesitate to get in touch. For all initial enquiries or to send us a CV, please apply directly to contact us at the Education Experts office (West Midlands).
Jun 26, 2026
Seasonal
Are you an education expert? We are currently seeking to represent experienced senior leaders with exceptional experience of working with children with SEND. If you are a SEND specialist senior leader who is available from September 2026, we would be keen to speak with you. Education Experts have a long-standing partnership with a national alternative provision provider who regularly reach out to book SEND specialist senior leaders for mid to long term vacancies. If you are an experienced senior leader who has worked with SEND (SEMH, ASD, MLD or PMLD) across either primary or secondary phases we may be able to offer you interim work on a termly basis. The roles are typically offered as on-site, full-time posts based at small, well established alternative provision schools. Typically, the sites cater for pupils aged 7-17 and headcount can vary from 6 learners up to 50 depending on the location. Geographically we are covering areas across the East and West Midlands, South-West and in the North of England. Long-term interim roles often lead to permanent opportunities. We have offered a range of opportunities to senior leaders this year including but not limited to; Regional Headteacher, Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher and Regional SENCO. This group are truly focussed on what is best for their learners and offer therapeutic environments supporting children with complex behaviours and needs. Their pupils have lived through trauma and adverse childhood experiences, and they work closely with them to develop self-belief to become effective learners. If you are of a similar mindset and ethos, we would be very happy to discuss the group in more detail. We hold REC Corporate Membership, and we are fully committed to safeguarding all children within our schools. We are fully committed to a stringent compliance process and in addition to our checks all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches. In order to be successfully shortlisted in any of your applications with us we will require the following: A relevant UK based teaching and/or leadership qualification. Substantial experience working with pupils with SEND within an education setting. All required documents for safer recruitment processing including but not limited to a valid right to work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS application. Exceptional references. Once shortlisted, a one-to-one interview will be scheduled with your dedicated consultant to discuss your experience and personal requirements. Proposed start date: September 2026 Salary: £300 to £500 per day Date posted: 26.06.26 Application closing date: 24.07.26 If you are a SEND specialist and available for roles from September 2026, please do not hesitate to get in touch. For all initial enquiries or to send us a CV, please apply directly to contact us at the Education Experts office (West Midlands).
About The Role For this critical role of Deputy Head of Year, we are seeking a motivated and progressive individual to work with our secondary pastoral team and to support students' learning by focusing on behaviour, attendance and to promote personal excellence. You will work closely with staff, parents and external agencies to develop positive attitudes and approaches to learning and be the first point of contact for parents with queries about support for their child, as well as contributing to the overall management of support and care for the learners of this large all-through School. Our values mean a great deal to us and underpin all that we do, and so it is important that you champion Ark Victoria's pledge of being Ambitious, Resilient and Kind as well as living by the Ark ethos and six pillars that enable us to achieve our mission. The successful candidate will : be self-motivated, exceptionally well organised and a good team worker with the ability to work effectively with students and their parents/carers; excellent communication skills are essential as well as good IT skills The successful candidate will be committed to young people and their development, with an understanding of the issues young people face. Benefits Why work for our school? We value our staff and provide a comprehensive programme of coaching and professional development for all our staff. We use our values and our virtue pathways to shape the way we work and learn together. Hear what our teachers have to say about working at Ark Victoria Academy: We take CPD seriously, which is why we offer twice the number of training days as standard Our school's 'Wellbeing Wednesdays' are a great hit - get in touch to find out more Our staff can take advantage of our on-site fitness suite Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering up to £1,000 a year in savings from over 3,000 major retailers Interest-free loans of up to £5,000 available for season tickets or a bicycles Gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/ About Us Ark Victoria Academy provides pupils with an excellent education through an ambitious curriculum, personal development and character programme, and an extensive student experience and extra-curricular offer. Although we are a large school, we are able to retain a family feel, to nurture our pupils through their schooling and ensure that they flourish and leave us with the skills and qualifications necessary to continue their journey of life-long learning in a university or career of their choice. Our school values and virtue pathways are crucial to our culture and ethos, they are also part of the way we work and learn together and have been instrumental to us on our school improvement journey. Our values of Ambition, Resilience and Kindness permeate our curriculum, our culture, school and our learning community. It is for these reasons that Ark Victoria Academy was judged to be significantly improved in all areas from the 2019 'Good' inspection, by Ofsted, in October 2024: 'This is a school which lives out its values in full for the benefit of children in Nursery to the pupils in Year 11 pupils thrive at all stages of Ark Victoria Academy as the school knows its pupils very well, they are very well supported to engage with the school's ambitious curriculum'. The full report (September 2024) can be found here: We prioritise staff development with a strong emphasis on securing expert subject knowledge from our teachers, strong teaching and leadership and a focus on excellence for our pupils and staff. Visit arkvictoria.org/jobs to learn more about us. Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
About The Role For this critical role of Deputy Head of Year, we are seeking a motivated and progressive individual to work with our secondary pastoral team and to support students' learning by focusing on behaviour, attendance and to promote personal excellence. You will work closely with staff, parents and external agencies to develop positive attitudes and approaches to learning and be the first point of contact for parents with queries about support for their child, as well as contributing to the overall management of support and care for the learners of this large all-through School. Our values mean a great deal to us and underpin all that we do, and so it is important that you champion Ark Victoria's pledge of being Ambitious, Resilient and Kind as well as living by the Ark ethos and six pillars that enable us to achieve our mission. The successful candidate will : be self-motivated, exceptionally well organised and a good team worker with the ability to work effectively with students and their parents/carers; excellent communication skills are essential as well as good IT skills The successful candidate will be committed to young people and their development, with an understanding of the issues young people face. Benefits Why work for our school? We value our staff and provide a comprehensive programme of coaching and professional development for all our staff. We use our values and our virtue pathways to shape the way we work and learn together. Hear what our teachers have to say about working at Ark Victoria Academy: We take CPD seriously, which is why we offer twice the number of training days as standard Our school's 'Wellbeing Wednesdays' are a great hit - get in touch to find out more Our staff can take advantage of our on-site fitness suite Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering up to £1,000 a year in savings from over 3,000 major retailers Interest-free loans of up to £5,000 available for season tickets or a bicycles Gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/ About Us Ark Victoria Academy provides pupils with an excellent education through an ambitious curriculum, personal development and character programme, and an extensive student experience and extra-curricular offer. Although we are a large school, we are able to retain a family feel, to nurture our pupils through their schooling and ensure that they flourish and leave us with the skills and qualifications necessary to continue their journey of life-long learning in a university or career of their choice. Our school values and virtue pathways are crucial to our culture and ethos, they are also part of the way we work and learn together and have been instrumental to us on our school improvement journey. Our values of Ambition, Resilience and Kindness permeate our curriculum, our culture, school and our learning community. It is for these reasons that Ark Victoria Academy was judged to be significantly improved in all areas from the 2019 'Good' inspection, by Ofsted, in October 2024: 'This is a school which lives out its values in full for the benefit of children in Nursery to the pupils in Year 11 pupils thrive at all stages of Ark Victoria Academy as the school knows its pupils very well, they are very well supported to engage with the school's ambitious curriculum'. The full report (September 2024) can be found here: We prioritise staff development with a strong emphasis on securing expert subject knowledge from our teachers, strong teaching and leadership and a focus on excellence for our pupils and staff. Visit arkvictoria.org/jobs to learn more about us. Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Deputy Head of Year - Secondary (Pastoral) Small Heath, Birmingham Full-time, Term-time Only Start: ASAP Temp to Perm £24,840-£29,690 Actual Salary A large, values-driven all-through academy in Small Heath is seeking a motivated Deputy Head of Year to join its committed pastoral team. The role focuses on behaviour, attendance, and personal development, working closely with staff, families, and external agencies to support student wellbeing and achievement. Key Responsibilities: Use behaviour and attendance data to lead targeted interventions Coordinate pastoral support and parent engagement Supervise students during transitions and unstructured times Support staff with pastoral expertise and contribute to safeguarding Lead on key stage transitions and extracurricular activities What We're Looking For: Right to work in the UK GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C or above First Aid qualification (or willingness to train) DSL trained (or willing to be) Experience & Attributes: Proven ability to build strong relationships with young people and families Confident managing challenging behaviour and sensitive pastoral issues Calm, adaptable, and solution-focused under pressure Strong communication, listening, and IT skills Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing Passionate about helping every student reach their potential Reflective, proactive, and open to feedback and professional growth Culture & Benefits: This is a school where ambition, resilience, and kindness shape every aspect of learning and leadership. Staff benefit from twice the standard number of CPD days, a dedicated wellbeing programme, and access to generous perks including gym discounts, retail savings, and interest-free loans. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Early applications encouraged. Apply today! Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Deputy Head of Year - Secondary (Pastoral) Small Heath, Birmingham Full-time, Term-time Only Start: ASAP Temp to Perm £24,840-£29,690 Actual Salary A large, values-driven all-through academy in Small Heath is seeking a motivated Deputy Head of Year to join its committed pastoral team. The role focuses on behaviour, attendance, and personal development, working closely with staff, families, and external agencies to support student wellbeing and achievement. Key Responsibilities: Use behaviour and attendance data to lead targeted interventions Coordinate pastoral support and parent engagement Supervise students during transitions and unstructured times Support staff with pastoral expertise and contribute to safeguarding Lead on key stage transitions and extracurricular activities What We're Looking For: Right to work in the UK GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C or above First Aid qualification (or willingness to train) DSL trained (or willing to be) Experience & Attributes: Proven ability to build strong relationships with young people and families Confident managing challenging behaviour and sensitive pastoral issues Calm, adaptable, and solution-focused under pressure Strong communication, listening, and IT skills Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing Passionate about helping every student reach their potential Reflective, proactive, and open to feedback and professional growth Culture & Benefits: This is a school where ambition, resilience, and kindness shape every aspect of learning and leadership. Staff benefit from twice the standard number of CPD days, a dedicated wellbeing programme, and access to generous perks including gym discounts, retail savings, and interest-free loans. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Early applications encouraged. Apply today! Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.
Are you an education expert? We are currently seeking to represent an experienced SEND specialist Headteacher for a well-established alternative provision in Middlewich, Cheshire (CW10 0JS). If you are a SEND specialist senior leader who is seeking a new permanent role ready for the new year (January to February 2026) we would be keen to speak with you. If you are an experienced Headteacher or an experienced Deputy Headteacher seeking their first headship who has worked with pupils with SEND across either primary or secondary phases we would be keen to speak with you. Typically, this site within the group caters for pupils aged 7-17 with SEMH requirements. They currently have numbers on role of up to 25 students with room to grow. Their children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Some may also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties. This site is part of a national trust who are focussed on supporting children who have lived through trauma and adverse childhood experiences, and they work closely with them to develop self-belief to become effective learners. We focus on introducing senior leaders with a therapeutic style. If you are of a similar mindset and ethos, we would be very happy to discuss the role in more detail. This role is a permanent senior leadership post formally beginning in February 2026 however an earlier start date can be negotiated for a handover period. An informal meeting via Teams will be offered as a starting point for you to gain a full understanding of the of the trust and how we support them. We can then support you with your permanent application and complete your safer recruitment checks ahead of potential appointments. In order to be successfully shortlisted in your applications with us we will require the following: A relevant UK based teaching and/or leadership qualification. Substantial experience working with pupils with SEND within an education setting. All required documents for safer recruitment processing including, but not limited to a valid right to work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS. Exceptional references. All applicants are subject to online searching checks as part of our commitment to safer recruitment. Proposed start date: January or February 2026 Salary: Annual salary £64,890 plus OTE bonus of up to £18,000 Date posted: 22.09.25 Application closing date: 20.10.25 If you are a SEND specialist senior leader and are interested in registering for this role or upcoming vacancies, please do not hesitate to get in touch. For all initial enquiries or to submit a CV, please contact the Education Experts office.
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Are you an education expert? We are currently seeking to represent an experienced SEND specialist Headteacher for a well-established alternative provision in Middlewich, Cheshire (CW10 0JS). If you are a SEND specialist senior leader who is seeking a new permanent role ready for the new year (January to February 2026) we would be keen to speak with you. If you are an experienced Headteacher or an experienced Deputy Headteacher seeking their first headship who has worked with pupils with SEND across either primary or secondary phases we would be keen to speak with you. Typically, this site within the group caters for pupils aged 7-17 with SEMH requirements. They currently have numbers on role of up to 25 students with room to grow. Their children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Some may also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties. This site is part of a national trust who are focussed on supporting children who have lived through trauma and adverse childhood experiences, and they work closely with them to develop self-belief to become effective learners. We focus on introducing senior leaders with a therapeutic style. If you are of a similar mindset and ethos, we would be very happy to discuss the role in more detail. This role is a permanent senior leadership post formally beginning in February 2026 however an earlier start date can be negotiated for a handover period. An informal meeting via Teams will be offered as a starting point for you to gain a full understanding of the of the trust and how we support them. We can then support you with your permanent application and complete your safer recruitment checks ahead of potential appointments. In order to be successfully shortlisted in your applications with us we will require the following: A relevant UK based teaching and/or leadership qualification. Substantial experience working with pupils with SEND within an education setting. All required documents for safer recruitment processing including, but not limited to a valid right to work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS. Exceptional references. All applicants are subject to online searching checks as part of our commitment to safer recruitment. Proposed start date: January or February 2026 Salary: Annual salary £64,890 plus OTE bonus of up to £18,000 Date posted: 22.09.25 Application closing date: 20.10.25 If you are a SEND specialist senior leader and are interested in registering for this role or upcoming vacancies, please do not hesitate to get in touch. For all initial enquiries or to submit a CV, please contact the Education Experts office.
