Deputy Headteacher

Location:
Unified Academy, Chart Lane South, Dorking, RH5 4DB
Working Pattern (hours per week, weeks per year): Full time, all year round

Unified Academy located in Dorking is a special school for boys aged 9 to 16 who have social, emotional and mental health needs.

The school delivers a highly personalised approach to education with small class sizes and lessons that are carefully planned to take into account the needs, interests and abilities of all students so that their learning is more purposeful and engaging.

The team at Unified Academy are driven to secure the best possible outcomes for their students by nurturing them to become well-rounded, confident adults with high aspirations for their future.

We are seeking an ambitious, and inspirational leader to work closely with the Principal, the wider senior leadership team, students and families, and the academy teams in sustaining a journey of improvement, development and innovation to benefit our students.

The key objective of the role is to assist the Principal in mutually agreed areas of school leadership and management, pastoral support including behaviour for learning, personal development, student attainment and performance management of staff.

Support and guidance from Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust

Unified Academy is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs.

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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