Deputy Headteacher

School: Westhaven School

Contract: To start Monday 3 September 2012

Salary: ISR leadership range 13-17 £50,359 – £55,553

Due to the retirement of our longstanding, successful Deputy Head we are seeking to appoint a Deputy for this small Outstanding Special School in the picturesque, seaside village of Uphill adjoining Weston-super-Mare.

Westhaven, which caters for students with complex needs, is more than just a school; built on an ethos of family support, personalised learning and commitment to the needs of the whole child, the last 50 years has seen it excel in new enterprises. We currently run Horticulture and Retail outlets, have Business and Enterprise Specialist Status and also have Trust Status with a partner mainstream secondary school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can bring enthusiasm and motivation

• Is a proven excellent educator

• Can share our values

• Has an understanding of the needs of our students

• Understands the balance and connection between individuals and the whole community

• Can work positively with the whole school community.

Visits welcome.

Westhaven School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and therefore the post is subject to CRB Enhanced Disclosure.

For further information and an application pack please contact the Headteacher, Mrs Cate Hill.

Closing Date: Noon Friday 10 February 2012

Interview Date: Thursday 1 and Friday 2 March 2012

Address: Ellesmere Road, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare BS23 4UT

Tel: 01934 632 171

Fax: 01934 645 596

Email:

Web: www.westhaven-special.n-somerset.sch.uk