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St John's College is an award-winning, Ofsted-rated Good autism-specific college for autistic young people aged 16–25. We are now seeking an experienced and strategic Deputy Head of College to join our College Leadership Team (CLT). As Deputy Head of College, you will play a key role in the strategic and operational leadership of the College. Working closely with the Head of College, you will drive the quality of education, ensuring that all learners receive a high-quality, ambitious and personalised curriculum that prepares them for adulthood. You will lead on the continuous improvement of teaching, learning and assessment, ensuring strong outcomes for learners, and will contribute to the development and delivery of the College's strategic vision. This is a highly influential role, supporting the alignment of education, health and care provision while ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Job Responsibility:
Support the strategic leadership and continuous improvement of the College, contributing to long-term planning and vision
Lead on the quality of education, ensuring a well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum aligned to learner needs and EHCP outcomes
Drive high standards in teaching, learning and assessment through effective leadership and performance management
Oversee curriculum planning, timetabling and delivery, ensuring consistency across provision, including off-site learning
Lead on external accreditation and RARPA, ensuring robust assessment, tracking and reporting of learner progress
Monitor learner outcomes and use data to inform decision-making, interventions and improvement planning
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including families, local authorities and partner organisations
Support safeguarding across the College, contributing to DSL responsibilities and a strong culture of safety and wellbeing
Ensure effective operational management, including staffing structures, resource allocation and day-to-day systems
Deputise for the Head of College as required
Requirements:
Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant degree (or equivalent)
Experience of leading teaching, learning and curriculum development within a SEND or specialist setting
Strong understanding of autism, SEND legislation, EHCPs and the SEND Code of Practice
Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams to deliver high performance
Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills
A commitment to inclusive practice, equality and learner-centred approaches