Interim Deputy Headteacher (Maternity Cover)
Romans Field School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7AW12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026
Closing date
6 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £63,070.00 Annually (FTE) Pay Scale Leadership 7
Interim Deputy Headteacher (Maternity Cover) job summary
Working closely with the Head of School the successful candidate will play a key role in the leadership and management of the school.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Headteacher in the day-to-day leadership and management of the school
- Lead on teaching and learning, curriculum development and pupil premium
- Line manage and support staff, promoting professional development and high standards
- Contribute to school improvement planning and self-evaluation
- Promote safeguarding, pupil wellbeing, and positive behaviour
- Engage positively with pupils, parents/carers, governors, and external partners
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Have proven leadership or management experience within a school setting
- Have experience in working with children who have SEMH and complex needs
- Demonstrate a clear commitment to inclusive education and raising attainment
- Inspire, motivate, and support both pupils and staff
- Have excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Why Join Us
- Be part of a passionate and supportive team within a growing therapeutic school environment, where collaboration and care are at the heart of everything we do.
- Make a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of pupils and their families, supporting their development and celebrating their achievements every day.
Join us and play a vital role in shaping the future of our school and the success of every child. We’d love to hear from you. If you’d prefer to speak to someone directly, please don’t hesitate to call us. We also warmly welcome visits — come and see what we’re all about.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The school is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. The Governors take child protection extremely seriously and all references offered will be followed up.
Online check will be completed for shortlisted candidates. If you do not have the formal qualifications specified but can demonstrate skills or experience of equivalent standards we would be interested in your application
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Romans Field School
- School type
- Special school, ages 5 to 16
- School size
- 80 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Romans Field School website
We are a special school for pupils for 5- 11 age
Primary need is SEMH, but we also have children with complex needs.
We have personalised learning programmes and can offer therapeutic support.
We are part of a federation with two mainstream schools which provides CPD opportunities for all staff and a range of opportunities for children.
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