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Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher

Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy · Gainsborough · Lincolnshire

Job description

Are you an ambitious leader looking to further develop your leadership experience within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation? Be part of a team that is committed to your professional and personal growth.

Warren Wood is a specialist SEND school for children aged 2-11, supporting pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex, severe and moderate learning difficulties, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and communication and interaction needs.

As we continue to strengthen and grow our leadership team, we are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Deputy Headteacher who will play a key role in our school community.

Are you:

An exceptional, motivated, inspirational and reflective Leader?

Do you:


- Have a proven track record of leading school improvement and securing excellent outcomes for pupils?

- Have high expectations and a commitment to raising standards and aspirations for all learners?

- Coach, mentor and develop colleagues to achieve their full potential?

- Have experience of leading high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum development?

- Demonstrate a strong understanding of specialist education and inclusive practice?

- Have experience of designing and delivering ambitious curricula that meet a diverse range of needs?

- Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build high-performing teams?

In return we can offer:

A welcoming, supportive and dedicated staff team.

Strong partnerships with families and external agencies.

Opportunities to work alongside highly skilled and experienced colleagues.

High-quality professional development and leadership training.

A coaching culture that values professional reflection and growth.

We encourage applicants to see how we operate within our school so please call 01427 615498 to arrange a visit.

INSPIRE Connected Communities Trust 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 candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and safeguarding checks and may be subject to a social media presence check.

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About this school

Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy

Academy special converter · Ages 2–11

Good
Pupils
118
Avg teacher salary
£46,339
Pupil:teacher ratio
12.3:1
Academy trust
INSPIRE CONNECTED COMMUNITIES TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1PU

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Salary
£67,898.00 - £75,049.00 Annually (FTE)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
1 July 2026
Closing date
28 August 2026

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