The SEAX Trust
Is looking to appoint
A DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER
to be based at
THRIFTWOOD SCHOOL
Full Time, Permanent Post
Leadership Scale 8-12
Salary: £46,799.00 - £51,639.00
Required September 2018
The Headteacher is looking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational DeputyHeadteacher to join them on their journey. The successful applicant will display the following attributes:-
- A passionate and self-motivated outstanding SEN practitioner, who has experience of leading and managing teams, including supporting and coaching others.
- A dynamic, committed leader who will inspire high levels of confidence in colleagues, pupils and parents.
- Calmness, efficiency and the ability to work under pressure or at times of change.
- A thorough understanding of current educational issues.
- Enthusiasm, stamina, energy and drive.
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective organisational and administrative skills, alongside a sense of humour and perspective.
- Is approachable, able to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with others.
- Is able to process and retain a high volume of information and use this to make informed decisions.
As Deputy Headteacher your main duties will include:
- Assisting the Headteacher (HT) in providing professional and inspirational leadership for the School, ensuring that it is managed and organised to meet its statutory requirements, aims and targets;
- To promote the vision and values of the School;
- To ensure pupils’ safeguarding, child protection and welfare;
- To ensure that learners participate in a high quality education, receive the best possible care and achieve the highest possible standards in all areas of learning;
- Supporting the development of the School Self-Evaluation and School Improvement Plan (SIP);
- To have responsibility for named areas of the School Improvement Plan – possibly varying from year to year, dependent upon the School’s needs;
- To plan and manage change in accordance with the SIP.
Thriftwood is an Outstanding Special School and College for children and young people with a range of complex learning difficulties.
Visits to the School are available on Thursday 10th May 2018
Please contact Tracey Imhof on 01245 266880
or email to arrange a visit.
Application Deadline: 12.00 noon Tuesday 15th May 2018
Interviews: Wednesday 23rd May 2018
Start Date: September 2018
Thriftwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory medical checks, enhanced DBS clearance and references.
For an application form, please visit the Thriftwood website at or email or telephone the School on 01245 266880
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