Deputy Headteacher

• Deputise for the Headteacher as the senior leader in the schools
• Lead teaching and learning by raising and maintaining the highest standards for curriculum and delivery of meaningful outcomes
• Provide pivotal support for the operational integrity of the college
• Provide leadership of the curriculum, teaching quality and aspects of personal development and well-being
• Provide leadership of the school site alongside the Headteacher
• In the Headteacher's absence, be the designated Headteacher for the school
• Co-ordinate and communicate with a range of education staff, care support teams, therapists, service development practitioners and external stakeholders, to ensure that children are engaged in learning and meeting their potential
• Support in assessing new children for our school services
• Take operational responsibilities for all aspects of leadership, including pupil welfare, attendance, staff operational oversight and safeguarding

• Highly tuned level of professional curiosity
• Demonstrable knowledge of existing DFE and inspection legislation for education, especially that related to standards for teaching and learning
• In depth knowledge of both formal and semi-formal approaches to learning
• Enthused and inspired by SEND pedagogy
• Ability to model, mentor and provide training and support for frontline staff
• Ability to provide advise and guidance for those both leading elements of the curriculum and for those new into the sector
• Knowledge to take operational responsibilities for all aspects of leadership, including pupil welfare, attendance, staff operational oversight and safeguarding

Receive expenses for regular travel offsite