Deputy Headteacher

Are you an inspirational and committed leader ready to make a difference in a specialist setting? Castle School is seeking a Deputy Headteacher to join the dedicated leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate professional to play a key role in shaping the future of a school that is committed to delivering outstanding education and care for pupils with complex needs. At Castle School, we believe every child deserves to feel valued, understood and inspired to succeed. We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who shares that belief – someone who will bring compassion, energy and strong leadership to our school community, and who is committed to making a genuine difference to the lives of our pupils and their families. Key Responsibilities Create a culture where pupils experience a positive and enriching learning environment. Lead and contribute to whole school improvement strategies Support the Headteacher in leading and managing Castle school by providing high quality leadership and management for all staff throughout the whole school. Promote a positive, inclusive and enriching learning environment Ensure that practices, policies and procedures are followed and developed, and are effective in meeting the individual needs of the children and young people. Support and develop staff to achieve excellence across all areas Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding