Deputy Headteacher


Company:	Compass Community
Salary:	£56,238 to £56,238 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Tipton, DY4 8SW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Nov 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to help transform the life of a child?

Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together.

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

Who We Are

Compass Community School Victoria Park is an Independent Specialist SEMH School in Tipton, Sandwell. We are seeking a Deputy Headteacher with knowledge and experience of Primary teaching and learning, including reading, phonics and foundational knowledge.

Our pupils 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 for all staff.

Our child-centred approach ensures education and therapy professionals, parents and carers, local authority teams and students work together to achieve outstanding outcomes.

The Role

As a small specialist school, the Deputy Headteacher plays a key role in shaping outcomes, driving improvement and influencing school culture. We are looking for a leader who shares our vision and demonstrates our values in every decision and interaction.

You will be supported by the Deputy Director of Education, Executive Headteacher, administrative and compliance teams, a dedicated Head of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum, and a Regional SENCO. You will also work alongside school leaders from similar settings across the organisation.

Building effective relationships with families, local authorities and external professionals is central to the role and essential in creating lasting change for children and young people.

This role requires resilience, sound judgement, enthusiasm and a commitment to achieving the very best outcomes for every child. There is also a teaching commitment within the role.

The Right Person

- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

- Proven record of good or outstanding teaching

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability or willingness to teach a subject to GCSE or vocational level

- Strong understanding of Primary teaching, reading, phonics and foundational knowledge

- Commitment to inclusive practice and emotionally literate environments

- Understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

- Experience supporting children with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours

- Experience delivering engaging, high-quality and ambitious curricula

- Experience working with hard-to-reach or disengaged families

- Resilient, compassionate and solution-focused leadership style

Benefits and Rewards

- Staff laptop and mobile phone

- Competitive salary

- Extensive training and qualification opportunities

- Small class sizes with specialist TA support

- Career progression within a growing national organisation

- Enhanced occupational sickness scheme

- Flexible pension scheme

- Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision

- Employee benefits package, wellbeing support, salary sacrifice schemes and retail discounts

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early should suitable candidates be 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, or Enhanced DBS with Barred List check where appropriate, and complete all relevant safer recruitment and due diligence procedures, including social media screening.

All school-based staff must work in accordance with the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy at all times.

Compass is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and believe diversity strengthens our ability to support children and young people.

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