Job Title: Deputy Head Teacher
Salary: £49,019 - £54,091
Location: Jubilee School, Waterlooville, Hampshire
Hours: Full-Time, (Term-Time Only), Monday – Friday, 40hrs a week
If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing school that is committed to improving the lives of children, we have the role for you!
We are looking for an innovative and energetic Deputy Head Teacher to join our team at Jubilee School. Someone who can lead by example, within the challenges of an SEMH setting would be perfect for this role.
About the School
Jubilee School is a co-educational day School, which helps educate and support Children aged between 8 – 16 who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges and additional complex behaviours. The school requires a Deputy who has a strong education background, including proven leadership experience and experience of successfully working with children with SEMH needs. The School is in an exciting period whereby it is now starting to grow and so a leader who is creative, positive and can see the bigger picture would be perfect. We would like the deputy to assist the school in achieving its full potential so we are able to ensure our children are able to achieve theirs.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the smooth operational running of the school day. They will be able to lead and develop the Quality of Education and/or Behaviour and Attitudes within the school. It is essential that they have a good understanding of the use of data to inform school improvement and a proven record in developing teaching, learning and the curriculum.
Who we are looking for?
We are looking for someone who has had proven and successful experience as a senior leader within an SEMH setting but may also have some experience of ASD. This must include experience within the specialist area of working with children with SEMH and/or challenging behaviour. You should have a positive work ethic, want to be hands on and be able to work effectively to help produce an effective leadership team and develop an outstanding provision for our students.
You should have an extensive knowledge surrounding safeguarding of children, as you will be ensuring safeguarding is implemented correctly across the school. We want someone who places a focus on the positive outcomes of our children and takes responsibility for helping improve the lives of our children.
Key Responsibilities
The Deputy Head Teacher under the direction of the Head Teacher, will take a major role in:
- Reviewing the quality of education within the school and contributing to the school’s self-evaluation;
- Identifying, implementing and monitoring improvements through the School Development Plan;
- Overseeing the pastoral management of the school (line management of the pastoral team, attendance monitoring, behaviour managements, ISBPs and Risk Assessments); and,
- Deputise as directed by governance for the Head Teacher in their absence.
About the Group
We are part of Acorn Education and Care and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.
We provide education and care across a number of schools and residential homes nationally. Our specialist SEN provision, coupled with our expertise within residential care means we offer thousands of vulnerable children across the UK a holistic, wraparound care, residential and education service, empowering them with everything they need to flourish. It is by no accident that 94% of our schools and homes are rated as Outstanding or Good.
We welcome staff who share our commitment to help children experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.
Why work for us
- Social activities
- "Your Wellbeing Matters"
- Employee Rewards Hub
- Pension
- No two days are ever the same
- Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other
- Opportunity to enrich the lives of children and make a positive difference
- Continuous professional development and training for a clear career path
Applications are invited online though the Acorn Education and Care website www.acorncare.co.uk. If you have any further questions regarding how to apply please contact 01204 558055 or email recruitment@acorncare.co.uk.
Previous applicants are very welcome to apply.
Visits (real or virtual) to the school prior to application are strongly encouraged. For further information please contact Kate Kendall – Office Manager on 023 9225 0963
Acorn Education and care are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS. We expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment and strive to achieve the best outcome possible for everybody in our care. A full application form must be completed with all employment dates accurate and gaps in employment accounted for