Deputy Headteacher (Secondary Special)

As deputy Headteacher you will be expected to input into the strategic planning of the school,contributing to quality assurance and whole school improvement.

The successful individual will be a highly effective communicator who is kind, child-centred, and personable. You will possess the interpersonal skills necessary to build strong, trusting relationships with staff, parents, and pupils alike, ensuring that our vision for accessibility and excellence is shared and understood by all. Main Purpose of the Job: The post

requires you to work with pupils with a wide range of complex learning,

medical or behavioural difficulties. Your responsibilities in delivering the

curriculum will require you to work with colleagues to differentiate and

adapt teaching to meet the needs of all the children / young people in a

class. To have

overall responsibility for continued delivery of high quality teaching and

learning for which you will be accountable. To make the education of your

pupils your first concern and in doing so be accountable for achieving the

highest possible standards in work and conduct. To work

with others on curriculum and/or pupil development to secure co‑ordinated

outcomes. To

evaluate the effectiveness of the school in terms of overall provision,

including pupil achievement, attainment and teaching and learning. To

provide analysed assessment data from a variety of sources to inform future

whole school planning and resourcing. Lead on

the development and implementation of whole school policies, particularly

those relating to teaching, learning, and wellbeing. Provide

on the ground SEND training, classroom modelling, and oversight of the whole

school CPD programme for staff at all levels. Supervise

the SENDCos and support more complex EHCP reviews. Lead on

securing additional funding for pupils with complex needs and ensure that

such funding is used effectively and provides best value. To

assist the Headteacher/Leadership Team in managing, leading and developing

the school thereby seeking to attain high standards of pastoral care, pupil

achievement, behaviour and social development. To

assist in the development of strategies to promote and sustain an effective

leadership model which is focused on the rigorous implementation of

improvement plans. To

assist and promote the effective and efficient use of resources. In

partnership with the Headteacher and governors to establish and implement an

ambitious vision and ethos for the future of the school. To

support the Headteacher in developing and maintaining high morale and

confidence amongst all staff. In

partnership with the Headteacher to lead by example when implementing and

managing change initiatives. To work

closely with other leaders to ensure effective transition across key stages. To

manage and develop the teaching practice of other staff, monitoring progre