Deputy Headteacher

£64592 - £70873 per annum

Croydon

Are you looking for a role that aligns with strong values and makes a meaningful impact? Are you compassionate, inspiring, dependable, and collaborative? If so, we would love to hear from you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Head Teacher to join a specialist educational setting for students aged 11-19 with SEN and disabilities.

About the Role

Our vision is to create a source of inspiration for young people, where collaboration thrives, and every student finds a dependable and compassionate support system. We empower our students to overcome challenges and foster an inclusive, nurturing environment that promotes lifelong success and independence.

As Deputy Head Teacher, you will work alongside the Headteacher to deliver a values-driven approach, combining high support and high challenge. Your role will involve a minimal teaching commitment of six hours per week, but your primary focus will be leadership, ensuring the highest standards of education and care are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams to deliver a "Quality of Education" aligned with organisational values.

• Maintain a strong understanding of Ofsted requirements to guide the school toward achieving an outstanding rating.

• Motivate and support both staff and pupils, using a person-centred approach.

• Develop strong relationships, foster open communication, and inspire a culture of continuous improvement.

• Apply creativity in delivering the National Curriculum while addressing barriers to learning.

• Ensure compliance with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and Independent School Standards.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary to recognise your contributions.

• Occupational sick pay for added peace of mind.

• Opportunities for career progression through an Education Academy and tailored CPD programmes.

• A comprehensive induction programme with face-to-face training, shadowing, and online modules.

• Access to therapeutic training and support.

• A wide range of free online courses to enhance your skills.

• A colleague referral scheme offering up to £500 per referral.

• Government pension scheme and employee assistance programme with Bupa for confidential support.

• Wellbeing support, including free eye checks, cashback healthcare plans, and high-quality CPD opportunities.