£69,332 –£76,481 + excellent benefits
Those HugeSmall Victories
Our DeputyHead Teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallestpositive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the littlethings. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our youngpeople, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call thesehuge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface,they add up to make a bigdifference
Getout what you putin
You’ll beworking with children and young people with Autistic SpectrumDisorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needsand t herefore will need experience working withchildren with SEN as well as experience developing and embeddingcurriculum initiatives for children with SEN. This is a pivotal leadershiprole within the school, with responsibility for driving theeducational vision, maintaining high standards and supporting theday-to-day educational leadership of a dynamic and fast-pacedenvironment.
Workingclosely with the Head Teacher, you will oversee Qualityof Education , taking the lead on teaching andlearning, curriculum, outcomes and staff development. Thesuccessful candidate will lead the educational direction of theschool and act as the key interface between staff and the HeadTeacher, ensuring strong communication, consistency and highstandards across the school. You will also be confidentnavigating a busy and ever-changing school environment,demonstrating resilience, sound judgement and the ability torespond effectively when the day takes an unexpectedturn.
Oneof the best environments inSEND
HildenPark school is a purpose built, brandnew, state of the art school, catering primarily for children withAutism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s and Speech, Language andCommunication needs. The school provides education for up to 72children aged 8 to 16. This new exciting opportunity servingTonbridge and the wider communities; you can be at the heart of itsdevelopment. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has anoutstanding educational experience with individual pupil progressand care at the heart of what isoffered.
Whatwe do for you
We know you’regoing to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, wereward you with the best salary and benefits package in theeducation sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life andmake a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plusyou’ll get:
Training: A fullinduction and on the jobtraining
Holiday: You’llwork hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full schoolholidays
Progression: Ifcareer development is your thing, most of our head teachers havebeen promoted from within ourgroup
Flexible benefits:meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance –check out our benefits here
Pension: weoffer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs includingTeachers’ Pension and our very attractive TPSalternative
Wellbeing:a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employeeassistance
Medical cover soyou can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentistappointment and a host of high-streetdiscounts
Beautiful workingenvironments with the very best facilities – check out ourschools here
Arecommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus everytime
Bringyour whole-self to work
Our youngpeople come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and withdifferent needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, sothat our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young peopleto be themselves. You’ll be more than a Deputy Head Teacher, you’llbe able to connect with our pupils because of:
–You’ll need previous teaching experience and have QualifiedTeacher Status – You’ll also need a minimum of 2 yearsleadership and management experience
– Your driveto raise the quality of teaching and learning
–Your understanding of what good behaviours for learning looklike
– Your effective leadership and coachingskills
– Your knowledge of how best to use yourinterpersonal skills to develop a strong staffteam
Interestedin joining us?
At WitherslackGroup, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creatingan environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that theytruly belong.
As a specialistprovider of education and care for children and young people withspecial educational needs, we understand the importance ofembracing individuality and championing difference- especially whenit comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives,lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person bringsto our community.
We welcomeapplications from people of all backgrounds, identities, andabilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employerand are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practicesinclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to supportyou through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll bethere every step of theway.
By building a diverse andinclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, youngpeople and families we serve and ensure every member of our teamcan thrive, grow, and be their authenticself.
The WitherslackGroup is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of itsyoung people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (wewill cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equalopportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections ofthecommunity.
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