Deputy Headteacher

The Governors are seeking to appoint an additional Deputy Head teacher to join the existing senior leadership team in preparation for the opening of a second site in September 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with significant experience of working with young people with a range of special needs, to join a thriving and ambitious school. You must be a strategic leader with a proven track record of impact. You will have a strong work ethic and be able to lead by example. The successful individual will be responsible for the smooth running of the school on a day to day basis, and will work across both sites. They will take on a strategic and operational leadership role in one of the following areas: Safeguarding and Attendance Inclusion and Personal Development Curriculum, Teaching and Assessment Behaviour and Outreach The candidate should have proven experience of supporting students who may present very challenging behaviours. The successful candidate will work as part of a highly motivated leadership team, alongside a talented and committed staff team, with our diverse, inclusive and amazing student population. You will need to be dynamic, decisive and diplomatic, with proven excellent communication skills at all levels. In return we offer: The opportunity to develop your career in a successful and thriving school Strong partnership with a knowledgeable and supportive board of Governors, all of whom are committed to your ongoing professional development A highly-skilled, professional, and motivated staff team Parents and carers who welcome partnership and share our high expectations Collaborative working practice with a wide range of stakeholders An innovative, bespoke curriculum that equips our children and young people with the skills they need to become successful adults. Benefits of working at Woodlands Secondary School: Free access to Employee Assistance provided by Spectrum - this is confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days per week Supportive leadership team Free tea and coffee Access to our onsite cafe, 4 days per week - sit in or take away; loyalty cards available Opportunities to be entered into a half-termly draw to win a cafe voucher - based on good attendance Access to the onsite gym Discounted membership rates at Active Luton Free eye tests and contributions towards glasses Find out more about the school Working in a special school is a unique and privileged opportunity for the right people. We advise interested parties to ensure they have looked at the school website www.woodlands.luton.sch.uk and our Facebook Page - Official Woodlands Secondary School, in order to get a flavour of our school. Serious candidates are invited to contact the school to arrange a visit to the school prior to submitting their application. Application form When completing the letter of application, please ensure you address all of the points in the essential column on the person specificat