Deputy Headteacher

3 months ago

Holborn, United Kingdom Tes Schools Recruitment Full time

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Deputy Headteacher to join a school based in London.

Are you an innovative Deputy Headteacher/Head of Education committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people?

The school is looking for a Deputy Headteacher to join their new School in South East London. The school will have capacity for 34 pupils ages 5-16 years old and is due to open April 2025. They're recruiting for a Deputy Headteacher to help set up and grow their new school.

Up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata)Monday to FridayTerm Time onlyPermanent

About the role

To provide a high-quality education service for their students in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body. To work with the Head Teacher, leadership team and other stakeholders to secure high standards throughout the school.

Key Task Areas and Responsibilities

To comply with good safeguarding procedures and principles as detailed by the local safeguarding boardTo participate in the process of assessment of referralsTo act as overall curriculum coordinator and manager across the schoolTo act as the lead teacher for the positive support of behaviour that may challengeTo work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team which encompasses education, residential care and the clinical teamTo monitor progress and targets to ensure that each individual student can achieve planned outcomes

Essential criteria

Relevant experience of teaching pupils and young people with SEMH needs and/or challenging behavioursRelevant experience of teaching pupils and young people with complex needsExperience of managing staffManaging budgets effectively and ensuring cost efficiencyDegree and QTS

Why join?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to them, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributions“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through their Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness cover

And that’s not all, they place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in their services at the heart of everything they do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: LC2102894 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.