Deputy Headteacher

About the role:

Are you an experienced and passionate leader with a commitment to making a difference in the lives of children with ASC and SEMH needs? Does driving forward a specialist independent school and inspiring a team of dedicated professionals excite you? If so, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing:

As the Deputy Headteacher of Leaways School, you will be responsible for leading and inspiring the school community with passion and purpose, driving school improvement forward through shaping and delivering an outstanding curriculum and offer. You will champion a positive and inclusive school culture ensuring the best possible outcomes for all pupils.

We’re looking for someone who can:

• develop excellent provision for our pupils and their families
• lead and develop our committed staff team
• work effectively with governors, corporate colleagues and other partners
• be highly motivated, enthusiastic, skilled and solution focused
• demonstrate a good track record of raising standards
• be an exceptional leader and be able to get the best out of others
• drive school improvement, relishing the challenge of creating our future
• lead on maintaining excellent standards in the quality of education and welfare of all

About you

You will be an experienced school leader with a passion for supporting young people to learn and develop. You will ideally have a strong background in in special education and working with children with complex needs. The ideal candidate will have:

• QTS/QTLS, Degree. A qualification in SEND education is desirable.
• Proven leadership and management experience in a school setting.
• A track record of successfully supporting schools through Ofsted inspections and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Experience in curriculum development, behaviour management strategies, and staff development.
• Experience of working with therapeutic teams to support pupils' holistic development.

Skills & Knowledge:

• A solid understanding of ASC and SEMH needs.
• The ability to work strategically as part of the senior leadership team.
• An ability to develop and deliver a diverse school offer which meets the needs of all pupils.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, resilience and a positive attitude.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why join us?

• Annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to a range of lifestyle and health perks and benefits.
• The opportunity to shape and develop a growing school.
• A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals.
• A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives.

At Leaways School, we offer a unique opportunity to lead a school with a strong ethos and commitment to excellence. You will have the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young people and their families while working within a supportive, child-centred and forward-thinking organisation.

Who are we?

Leaways School is an independent specialist day school in Clapton, for children and young people aged between the ages of 7 and 17. The school provides a safe learning environment for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs including autism and an EHC Plan. We also have a dedicated primary unit taking children from 7 years old. We aim to offer as close to a mainstream experience as possible but provide the additional care and support needed around each young person to enable them to thrive.

Leaways School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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