Deputy Head Teacher

Would you love a role that involves…
“asking children what they want,” “knowing about special interests
such as Spongebob or gaming” “being kind and caring” “funny”
“listening”? Pupil Voice, 2025

Job Role: Deputy Head Teacher
Start Date: Easter 2026
Salary range: Leadership Spine 14-18 (Group size review pending)

About the school
Samuel Pepys is a Cambridgeshire area special school for 139 wonderful pupils (increasing to 165) aged 3 to 19 years living in St. Neots and the surrounding area.

All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan to meet their individual needs. Our pupils inspire and teach us a lot and we are committed to ensuring everyone achieves their full potential through fun, purposeful and engaging learning opportunities. We are proud to work in partnership with families, other professionals and with the
dedicated support of Governors. We have a super new build and remodelled purpose-built site.

About the role
This vacancy arises due to the planned, phased retirement of the current Deputy Head coupled with our school growing in size, to meet the needs of the local community. Staff are well supported with a
varied and effective professional learning offer. We work in partnership with on-site therapists to support the planning and delivery of teaching and learning. If you are an experienced school leader and qualified
teacher with recent, relevant experience of leading staff and teaching pupils with severe and complex special educational needs, across the age and ability range, we would like to hear from you.

What to expect
• Be part of a friendly and outward looking school with wonderful pupils, supportive families and a strong, positive staff team ethos;
• Varied and relevant opportunities for continued professional learning and development; including leadership development opportunities
• Take part in dynamic and collaborative planning and school improvement opportunities with like-minded colleagues;
• Engage in innovative multi-disciplinary working, with on-site therapists and co-produced working with families
• Support and develop the planning and delivery of high-quality learning opportunities with a well designed curriculum, varied learning resources and purpose-built facilities within school and the wider community;

How to apply
Please complete and return the application form from our website, with an accompanying letter of application by email by Friday 16th January 2026 at 9.00am. Samuel Pepys School is committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to successful pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS, medical check and references, requested prior to interview. In line with KCSIE guidance and as part of due diligence an online check will take place for shortlisted candidates. If you would like to talk informally about this opportunity, or arrange to visit, please contact Joanne Hardwick, Head Teacher. Further information can be found on the school website under staff/join our team. Due to the anticipated level of interest, we may close the application period early. Please apply early to be considered.

Thank you for your interest, we look forward to hearing from you.

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