West Yarner, Devon

**About our school**:
Independent special school for pupils aged 7-16 who benefit from small group and individualised learning.
West Yarner is situated on the outskirts of Dartington and is a base predominately for our primary age children (KS1/KS2). Seale Hayne Business Centre is our school site for our secondary age children.
All children have individualised timetables with a range of enrichment activities, which are lined to their personalised targets within their EHCPs.
There is a focus on social and emotional development and a motivational and progressive curriculum underpinned by the therapeutic principles of THRIVE®
We require a Deputy Head for the West Yarner site so you will be based here, however, you must be able to drive and have your own car due to offsite visits.

**Personal Attributes**:
A motivational SEN leader
The skills and ability to empower and develop others
A holistic approach to the social and emotional development of pupils
A commitment to positive behaviour management
Integrity and professionalism

**Main Purpose**:
To be accountable as the school’s leader for curriculum intent, implementation and impact
To develop a motivational and progressive curriculum underpinned by the therapeutic principles of THRIVE
To work alongside the Head Teacher to ensure that the school meets independent school standards
To deputise for the Head Teacher in their absence
To lead the school to have the characteristics to be judged as outstanding
To ensure the school effectively safeguards each pupil
To inspire confidence in, and act as a role model, to pupils and staff
To provide unconditional care, nurture and support for each pupil
For further information on the school and this job role please read the Information Pack for Job Applicants

**Why work for On Track?**:
To be part of a nationwide group of schools and innovative professionals
The opportunity to lead a school which has children’s needs at the heart of all that it does
To work as part of a dedicated and supportive team
Generous pension scheme

**Salary**:
£39,300 to £45,150 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience.

**Closing date**:
On Track Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Robust safeguarding checks will be undertaken before the appointment is confirmed including a full Disclosure and Barring Service check.

On Track places safeguarding at the heart of all that it does and all staff are expected to be mindful of safeguarding and child protection issues in relation to all pupils

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 therefore certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed, and if they are disclosed, we cannot take them into account.

Yarner Deputy Head Teacher Information Pack