Deputy Head Teacher Barnoldswick

Tradewind Recruitment; Salterforth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative provision seeks a Deputy Head to ensure statutory compliance and provide a nurturing educational environment. The role involves leadership, monitoring school performance, and supporting staff development. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational qualifications and a passion for improving student lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role, such as Assistant Head Teacher or similar.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and passion for educational excellence.
• Current enhanced DBS Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Head Teacher in their absence.
• Monitor progress towards school development plan objectives.
• Oversee attendance and admissions with support from the School Business Manager.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Motivation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in education or related field

Recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, BEd)

Job description

This Alternative Provision offers a holistic and flexible educational experience, specially designed for young people who haven't found success in mainstream education. We are collectively committed to nurturing each student, ensuring they leave TAS as well-rounded individuals prepared for a positive transition into further education, employment, or training.

Our educational programs annually serve up to 190 pupils across our schools. These students often require a smaller, more nurturing, and individualised approach to their learning. This includes young people facing exclusion, at risk of exclusion, previously home-educated, looked-after children, those with diagnosed or undiagnosed Special Educational Needs (SEN), high-risk assessments, youth justice education orders, drug and alcohol misuse, school phobia, victims of bullying, severe mental health issues, trauma, and many other complex reasons for referral. Our 'Open Door' admissions policy reflects our dedication to offering a place to every referred child, ensuring they feel happy, nurtured, and supported within our community.

As Deputy Head, ensure the school complies with all statutory requirements and safeguarding policies, maintaining a safe and secure environment for all students.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the Head Teacher in their absence, ensuring continuity and stability in all school operations.
• Monitor progress towards achieving the aims and objectives of the school development plan.
• Monitor and evaluate:

o Personal & Social Development for each pupil and whole school (PSD Tracker)

o Predicted grades v's actual grades. o End of year whole school results and benchmark o Oversee attendance, admissions, whole school tracking, with the support from the School Business Manager

o Local authority tracking o 10 Point assessment

o Maths, English tracking per pupil and campus

• Model good practice.
• Oversee the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
• Teach on an as needed basis.
• Conduct and support 1:1 Interventions.
• Ensure complete and timely 'Friday Analysis'
• Develop and implement effective Maths, English and reading strategies for your campus

Person specification:

• A degree in education or a related field.
• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, BEd, or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a leadership role, such as Assistant Head Teacher or similar.
• Experience in managing school-wide initiatives and projects.
• Proven ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff and students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and needs within the school environment.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and a passion for educational excellence.
• Current enhanced DBS Certificate

This AP takes the safeguarding of young people very seriously. All potential employees and volunteers MUST agree to an enhanced DBS check, 2 reference checks and complete the application process as set out in our Safer Recruitment Policy. Once employed your role will involve you following ALL policies, keeping abreast of safeguarding policies /procedures at all times and attending compulsory Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment training's. This role involves working with Vulnerable young people and this AP will continue to monitor staff/volunteer behaviour and actions as part of our Safer School Culture.

Please apply by sending your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation.