Deputy Headteacher - Pembrokeshire Learning Centre

Pembrokeshire Nature Partnership; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK seeks a Deputy Headteacher to lead transformative educational strategies. This role requires a qualified teacher with significant leadership experience, especially in alternative education settings. Key responsibilities include ensuring high standards in teaching and learning, implementing a whole-school behaviour strategy, and supporting staff development. The optimal candidate will have expertise in behaviour management and a passion for promoting pupil wellbeing, making a meaningful impact within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in a PRU, ALN setting, or alternative provision.
• Proven track record of improving teaching and learning through robust monitoring and evaluation.
• Expertise in behaviour management and Trauma-Informed Schools principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead on self-evaluation and quality assurance for teaching and learning.
• Champion a whole-school behaviour strategy rooted in relational approaches.
• Oversee data analysis and impact reporting for strategic decisions.
• Support staff through targeted CPD programmes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for Estyn inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Behaviour management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Salary PayScale Within: L12 £69,088 - L16 £76,364

Contractual hours 32.5

Basis Open Ended

Job category/type Education

Job reference REQAA6907

Deputy Headteacher – Pembrokeshire Learning Centre

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for transforming lives through education? The Pembrokeshire Learning Centre (PLC) is seeking a dynamic Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team and help shape the future of our provision.

Why Join Us?

At the PLC, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every learner can thrive. This is your opportunity to make a real impact by driving school improvement across multiple sites and embedding Trauma‑Informed Schools principles at the heart of our practice.

What You’ll Do

• Lead on self‑evaluation and quality assurance, ensuring teaching and learning meet the highest standards.
• Champion a whole‑school behaviour strategy rooted in relational approaches and emotional wellbeing.
• Oversee data analysis and impact reporting to inform strategic decisions.
• Support and develop staff through targeted CPD programmes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders and prepare evidence for Estyn inspections.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified teacher (QTS) with significant leadership experience in a PRU, ALN setting, or alternative provision.
• A proven track record of improving teaching and learning through robust monitoring and evaluation.
• Expertise in behaviour management and Trauma‑Informed Schools principles.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience of contributing to successful school improvement.
• Accredited training in TiS or equivalent SEMH/EBSD approaches.

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a leadership position – it’s a chance to inspire change, champion wellbeing, and ensure every pupil receives the support they need to succeed.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

Welsh Language Skills

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.