Deputy Headteacher

Sir Peter Hall School, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 7PJ

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership Scale 11-15 (FTE: £66,368 - £73,105 per annum)

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Sir Peter Hall School 

Deputy Headteacher (responsible for Teaching and Learning)

Job Start: 1st September 2026 

Contract Type: Permanent - Full time 

Salary: Leadership group L11 - 15 (FTE: £66,368 - £73,105 per annum)

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sir Peter Hall social emotional mental health (SEMH) school, part of the Unity Schools Partnership multi-academy trust. You will join our specialist team as a leader having the privilege of shaping the lives of the children you will work with. 

Are you passionate about children with SEMH needs having the very best life chances? 

Do you love working alongside colleagues co constructing excellent curriculum and vocational opportunities that are fully inclusive for all children? 

Do you have high aspirations for children with SEMH needs an believe they deserve the very best opportunities? 

Do you want to be part of an exciting opportunity to extend the curriculum and vocational offer to all of the children at Sir Peter Hall school? 

 

We are looking for an individual with a passion for children with SEMH to join our team and make an impact on the learning and welfare of our pupils. 

• You will be able to work flexibly and will have a skill set that you can use to support colleagues.
• You will have excellent de-escalation and behaviour management skills.
• You will be prepared to teach pupils as well as lead teaching and learning across the school. 

Sir Peter Hall School is a growing school, educating children between the ages of 9 - 16 who have a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs all of whom have an Education Health and Care Plan. The school is part of a collaborative, forward thinking Academy Trust with a strong network of special schools who work together. You will be supported in your role by an experienced leadership team and strong SEND Directors from Unity Schools Partnership. Significant training and development opportunities are available through USP and will support your professional growth. 

We invite prospective candidates to review the job description and person specification and when making an application to use the supporting information section of the application form to provide evidence of how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria. 

We would welcome and encourage visits to the school prior to application. 

For more information, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about the role please contact the Headteacher, Rosalind Towns by emailing office@sphschool.org or telephone 01284 649006 

 

Closing Date: 09:00am, Friday 20th March 2026 

Interviews: TBC

 

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

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 Sir Peter Hall School

• School type: Free School, ages 9 to 16
• School size: 56 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sir Peter Hall School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sir-peter-hall-school

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