Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher

Saxmundham, Suffolk

£49,350 - £54,600

Are you a passionate and dedicated leader with a proven track record in SEN education?

Are you looking for the next step up in your career?

If so, please read on!

A small, specialist SEMH school, which provides high-quality, therapeutic and child-centred education to pupils from 11-17 years of age in Leiston, Suffolk, is seeking a Deputy Headteacher to strengthen the leadership of the team.

This school is a vibrant, joyful and nurturing community and whilst it is envisaged this will be a non-teaching post, there will be an expectation that you may teach some lessons for example intervention, PPA etc. when reasonably required to do so.

Specifically your responsibilities will include:

• Deputising for the Headteacher when necessary
• Proactively contributing to the leadership team
• Modelling a consistently aspirational approach, ensuring 'Highest Expectations for All'
• Embodying the vision and ethos of the School and the wider organisation
• Holding responsibility for Personal Development, Behaviour and Attitudes
• Managing resources to ensure the best outcomes
• Promoting and securing engagement and involvement with staff, parents and the wider community

You will also be responsible for:

• Ensuring that the vision of the School is clearly articulated, understood and acted upon effectively by all staff
• Ensuring that the school's statutory requirements are met
• Providing strategic leadership that constructively evaluates and then drives forwards high standards for 'Behaviour and Attitudes' and 'Personal Development'
• Contributing to the strategic leadership that secures the continuation of our improvements for 'Quality of Education', acting as a role model for all staff
• Involving and developing others in the leadership of the Schools to embed a distributive approach
• Collaborating with other Schools within the organisation to pursue and attain shared goals

To be successful in your application, you will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential, along with extensive experience teaching students with SEMH needs.
• You have a proven track record of successful leadership
• You are adept at managing complex behaviours and creating a positive and structured learning environment.
• You are a strong advocate for inclusive education and passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
• You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work collaboratively with students, staff, parents, and external agencies.

You will receive:

• The chance to lead a school with a unique ethos and make a real impact on the students' lives.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

If you are a visionary leader who can inspire and empower our students and staff to reach their full potential, we encourage you to apply today!