Assistant Headteacher: Bilingual Deaf Education Leader

Frank Barnes School For Deaf Children

Greater London

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Frank Barnes School For Deaf Children is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Headteacher for a bilingual (BSL and English) setting in Greater London. The role focuses on leading staff, curriculum design, and implementing robust assessment and safeguarding practices to support deaf and hearing pupils.

The successful candidate will have a proven leadership track record in deaf or mainstream schools, strong BSL and English skills, and the ability to collaborate with our partner school Kings Cross

Qualifications

Proven leadership and management at senior level in a deaf or mainstream school.
Strong BSL and English communication.
Experience in leading curriculum design and innovation to meet the needs of deaf children.
Experience of leading, supporting and developing assessment systems and data tracking.
Experience working with parents, the local authority, Deaf organisations and other agencies.
Secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop staff across deaf and hearing teams.
Lead curriculum design and innovation reflecting deaf children's needs.
Collaborate with partner school Kings Cross Academy and other stakeholders.
Drive safeguarding and data-tracking practices across the school.

Skills

Leadership

Bilingual

BSL

Communication

Curriculum design

Assessment & data

Safeguarding

Job description

The successful candidate will have a proven leadership track record in deaf or mainstream schools, strong BSL and English skills, and the ability to collaborate with our partner school Kings Cross

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