Deputy Headteacher Behaviour, Safeguarding & Inclusion

Educational Diversity, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9JW

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: 85,547.00 - 94,349.00

Deputy Headteacher Behaviour, Safeguarding & Inclusion job summary

Are you an ambitious and values-driven leader ready to make a real difference in Alternative Provision?

Educational Diversity is an all-through, two-site Alternative Provision supporting children and young people from primary age through to Year 11. As part of Synergy Education Trust, we are entering an exciting phase of development and are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to help shape our future.

At Educational Diversity, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe alternative provision should be an intervention, not a destination, helping pupils reconnect with learning, make progress and successfully transition to their next stage.

This is a key whole-school leadership role, working closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team to drive school improvement, develop leadership capacity and ensure our values of Belong, Learn, Progress and Prepare are embedded across both sites.

The successful candidate will:

Provide strategic leadership across the school and deputise for the Headteacher when required.

Lead on culture, behaviour, attendance, engagement and relationships.

Serve as the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

Support, coach and challenge leaders to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Maintain a teaching commitment and model excellent classroom practice.

Champion inclusion and hold high expectations for all pupils.

We are looking for a leader who understands the power of education to transform lives, thrives in a complex environment and is committed to securing the best outcomes for children and young people who may have faced barriers to learning.

Experience in Alternative Provision is welcomed but not essential. We are seeking someone with strong leadership experience, a commitment to inclusion and safeguarding, and the energy, curiosity and ambition to help Educational Diversity continue its journey of improvement.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.

Join us and play a vital role in helping our pupils connect, re-engage, progress and succeed.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Educational Diversity

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 6 to 16
• Size: 137 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 6 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Educational Diversity website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/educational-diversity-blackpool

Thank you for your interest in a post at Educational Diversity. We hope the information provides you with sufficient detail to determine whether you possess the right qualities, skills, and experience to apply for a role. Educational Diversity is proud to be an Alternative Provision Academy, our students come to us through various different routes as they cannot access mainstream Education. We believe in creating an enjoyable and safe learning environment where every student feels valued and wanted. At Educational Diversity, our mission is to provide an adaptive and nurturing space that ensures each child feels included and cherished, allowing them to flourish. We prioritise inclusivity, trauma-informed practices and unconditional positive regard, offering a welcoming school with abundant positive enrichment opportunities. Our aim is to be a place that students, parents and staff can be proud of, cultivating a creative curriculum that prepares students for future success. We focus on building resilience and encouraging collaborative work to achieve positive outcomes, supporting each child in integrating successfully into society. Our goal is to ensure that every student feels included and capable of reaching their full potential. Our friendly and professional staff are dedicated to making our school a happy place, with a child centred environment tailored to the unique needs of young people. We provide a fresh start for students, helping them transition back into mainstream education with confidence.If you require further information or have any questions about the role please contact the School on 01253 476660.Wishing you every success on the submission of your applicationKind RegardsV O'FarrellHead TeacherEducational Diversity

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