Deputy Head
Location: Bristol
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Starting salary: £55,000 per annum
Closing Date: Monday 2nd March 2026 9am
Interview Date: Wednesday 11th March 2026
We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Head to join our leadership team and help drive the next stage of our development as a trauma‑informed, alternative learner provider. Following our recent Ofsted Outstanding judgement, this is an exciting moment to join a school recognised for its exceptional practice, strong culture, and unwavering commitment to pupils. This is a key role for an experienced leader who believes in high expectations, strong relationships, and creating a school where every young person feels safe, valued, and able to succeed.
If you are motivated by purpose and ready to help lead a provision where every young person can thrive, we would love to hear from you.
You are very welcome to come and visit the school and have an informal chat about the role. If you would like to do this, please email us using the email address found on our website.
About the Role
Working closely with the Headteacher, you will:
• Lead on behaviour, inclusion, safeguarding, and equality, diversity and inclusion
• Champion trauma‑informed, relational practice across the school, and be committed to supporting a zero exclusions and suspension behaviour model
• Support high‑quality teaching, curriculum development, and consistent expectations, through managing the quality of education quality assurance processes
• Coach and develop staff, modelling psychologically safe and values‑led leadership
• Build strong partnerships with families and external agencies
• Contribute to whole‑school strategy and deputise for the Headteacher
About You
You will bring:
• Leadership experience in AP, SEMH, mainstream, or specialist settings
• Strong understanding of trauma‑informed and inclusive practice, with Level 5 equivalent specialism in Trauma-Informed practice, mental health or an equivalent
• The ability to inspire, coach, and support staff at all levels, with a proven track record of change management
• Excellent communication skills and a reflective, ambitious mindset
• A commitment to equity, wellbeing, and continuous improvement
What We Offer
• A recently rated Ofsted Outstanding provision with a strong, values‑led culture
• A passionate, dedicated team committed to making a difference
• A culture that prioritises wellbeing, psychological safety, and professional growth
• Opportunities to shape strategy and lead meaningful change
• A supportive leadership environment where your expertise will have real impact
To apply please complete the recruitment application form that can be found on our website explaining your motivation for applying for the post, and send this to our email found on the LPW website. Please note that any CVs received without an accompanying recruitment application form will not be considered for interview.
Learning Partnership West CIC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.