Deputy Headteacher - Brewood School (Deal, Kent) - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Brewood School, Deal

• Ref:KCC886-6070-13L
• Posted:28/04/2026
• Pay:£63070 - £69596
• Start Date:ASAP or September
• App Close Date:10/05/2026 at 23:00
• Interviews:20th May

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Want to work for a company with great values?  Are you compassionate? Inspiring? Dependable? Collaborative? Then we want to hear from you!

Horizon Care and Education have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Headteacher for our Brewood School in the Deal area.

Brewood School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls.

Based in Deal in Kent, Brewood School meets the diverse needs of pupils aged 11-18 with Special Educational Needs (SEN) including Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN), Autism, ADHD, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH).

Brewood School has two learning sites. Our brand-new site at Mill Hill serves as the upper school (KS4 and KS5), while the London Road site is dedicated to pupils in the lower school (KS3).

As a Deputy Headteacher you will aim to achieve the highest possible standards and outcomes for the pupils. You will be a trusted member of the senior management team. Responsible for the implementation of effective policies and procedures that support the high standards of educational. You will work to assist the Head teacher in the day to day running of the school.  

Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

Minimum requirements:

• QTS or QTLS Qualification
• Have similar SLT experience in an SEN environment
• Up to date OFSTED and knowledge of the SEN education sector and desired outcomes.
• Have up to date safeguarding and child protection qualifications/knowledge and experience.

The ideal candidate should:

- Strategically oversee the school’s resources to support the achievement of educational objectives and priorities effectively and efficiently. 

- Collaborate with the headteacher to clearly articulate, disseminate, ensure understanding of, and effectively implement the school’s vision among all stakeholders.

- Prioritise pupil achievement, safety, and well-being as the core focus of all school activities. 

- Foster a culture of challenge and support to empower every student to succeed and actively engage in their learning journey. 

-  Articulate and uphold high expectations by setting ambitious targets for the entire school community. 

 - Exemplify the school’s values consistently through daily work and actions. 

About us:

We take great satisfaction in being "good neighbours." Horizon schools foster a healthy sense of community both inside and outside of their immediate surroundings.

As part of our highly personalised and purposeful provision, pupils at our schools participate in a wide range of academic, creative, sporting, and vocational learning opportunities and activities, which supports them in developing a range of skills and maximising learning outcomes. Young people take part in a wide range of courses, from music to construction, as well as being given every opportunity to excel in their core subjects, such as mathematics and English.

To start your journey with Horizon, click apply now!

Closing date for this role is the 10th May

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Information about the school

Horizon Care and Education Group Ltd.

At Horizon, we live up to our values, and we value our people. We are proud to be one of the most innovative providers of young people’s residential care and education in the UK. Our success means that we are opening new residential homes and schools and making a difference for young people in a variety of new areas as well as continuing to support young people in our established services.

Brewood School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls. Based in Deal in Kent, Brewood School meets the diverse needs of pupils aged 11-18 with Special Educational Needs (SEN) including Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN), Autism, ADHD, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH).

Brewood School has two learning sites. Our brand-new site at Mill Hill serves as the upper school (KS4 and 5), while the London Road site is dedicated to pupils in the lower school (KS3).

Job Contact Information

• Name:Dave Gilchrist
• Address:86 London Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9TR
• Telephone: 01304 363000
• Email: dave.gilchrist@horizoncare.co.uk

Fax: 01304 620935