Brava Education is working with a small independent specialist school in Derbyshire to appoint a permanent Deputy Headteacher. The school supports young people with SEMH needs, most of whom have EHCPs. It opened recently, has passed its pre-registration inspection and has plans to grow. The Deputy Headteacher will work alongside the Headteacher as part of a two-person senior team, helping to shape the school through its next stage of development. The role This is a hands-on senior leadership role in a trauma-informed, therapeutic setting, for a leader who wants to be the operational presence in school every day. You will: lead the curriculum and quality assurance across KS4 and KS5, including the outdoor learning offer take on SENCo or DSL responsibilities, depending on your experience lead pastoral care and teaching and learning, giving the Headteacher capacity to focus on strategy maintain clear routines and consistent expectations across the school day work closely with clinical and residential colleagues so expectations are consistent for pupils About you QTS Experience at Assistant Headteacher level or above in a special or SEMH school Trauma-informed practice and experience of pupils with SEMH needs Confident working in a small, two-person senior leadership team A background in English, maths or outdoor learning would be an advantage Terms Full time and permanent. Competitive salary, dependent on experience. Next steps For a confidential conversation about the ..... full job details .....