Deputy Headteacher
Quorn Hall School
Salary: Up to £71,339
Contract Type: Permanent and Full time
To start: As soon as possible

Job role
We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our wonderful school and work with our exceptional pupils and staff. We are currently looking to appoint an experienced and dedicated Deputy Headteacher to contribute substantially to the further development of Quorn Hall School.

“The school has an ambitious vision to ensure that all pupils understand how to become successful learners. It realises this ambition through the four ‘Rs’ that encourage pupils to be ‘respectful, responsible, resilient and reflective’.” Ofsted, June 2025

As a Deputy Headteacher at Quorn Hall School you will support the Headteacher in strategic leadership and operational management of the school, ensuring the highest possible standards of education, care and outcomes for all pupils.

You will take a lead role in shaping the vision, culture and direction of the school, deputising for the Headteacher as required and acting as a key driver of continuous school improvement. We are looking for someone to champion high-quality teaching and learning across the school, ensuring that pedagogy and curriculum design meets the needs of SEMH pupils and aligns with the school’s vision.

Among other duties the successful candidate will take a lead role in the development, implementation and review of the School Development Plan and Self-Evaluation Framework, ensuring actions are evidence-based and lead to measurable improvements. You will lead and manage delegated whole-school responsibilities such as Curriculum Development, assessment, behaviour, attendance, staff development or other key improvements areas as identified in the School Development Plan.

The appointed person will:
● Have previous school leadership/management experience.
● Have a leadership qualification such as NPQSL/NPQH (desirable not essential)
● Be suitably qualified with experience of teaching within the primary and/or secondary phase.
● Have experience working with pupils who have behavioural difficulties, specifically SEMH and those with an ASD diagnosis.
● Have experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures related to pupil wellbeing and behaviour curriculum
● Have emotional resilience and a good sense of humour!

About Quorn Hall School
Quorn Hall is an inclusive and forward thinking school that supports Children and Young People aged 7-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

We are a trauma informed school with therapeutic support at the heart of our provision. We offer a model of education and therapy which work together to ensure that pupils are challenged effectively to make their next steps whilst feeling safe and supported. We are an incredibly friendly and welcoming school and are on a fantastic journey; we are growing, and with this comes the opportunity to embed the culture and system of a truly integrated education and therapy model.

Benefits include
● Working with our pupils in a beautiful Grade II listed building and inspiring surrounding grounds
● Access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme where a 24 hour confidential helpline is available
● Breakfast and Lunch provided daily
● Free car parking
● Supportive and proactive Wellbeing team
● Excellent CPD with increased career opportunities and advancement for all staff
● Many, many others… come and visit us to see for yourself!

If you're interested in making a real difference and impacting positively on the lives of our pupils, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply
For more information on how to apply and for a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin via the details below:

E: quornhall@hays.com
T: 07525 889925
W: https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/quorn-hall-school

Closing date for applications: Friday 5th June 2026
Interview date: Monday 15th June 2026

We do not accept CVs. All formal applications must be received on our school application form.

Quorn Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

I understand that if I am shortlisted for this role I will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) and complete a self disclosure for cautions and convictions.