Deputy Headteacher

Polaris Community; Battle; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution located in Battle, East Sussex is seeking an inspirational Deputy Headteacher dedicated to high-quality teaching for vulnerable children. The role involves ensuring inclusive education, assessing learning needs, and collaborating with staff and professionals. Candidates must have QTS and experience in SEND, alongside leadership skills. The position offers a supportive work culture, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to improving pupils' outcomes.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing teams with a compassionate, therapeutic approach.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate inclusively with staff, students, and families.
• Experience delivering a high-quality curriculum focusing on SEND.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality teaching and learning across the school.
• Assess and report on the learning needs and progress of pupils.
• Develop and implement the school's policies in line with its vision.
• Collaborate with staff and external professionals for student outcomes.

Skills

Experience in SEND

Excellent communication skills

Team management

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Basic Salary : Up to £46,790.02

Contract : Full Time, Term time only

Benefits : Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

Location : Battle, East Sussex

About our School

Situated in the lovely setting of Glengorse Estate in Battle, East Sussex ISP School provides specialist education for 7-18 year-olds with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH), communication and interaction, cognition, and learning needs.

Our mission is to provide each child with a diverse and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self‑discipline and engagement, inspires learning, and encourages aspiration and achievement.

We are looking for an inspirational qualified teacher who has experience working with vulnerable children in school across key stages 3 & 4 and is prepared to teach / guide children particularly in Science, Maths and the wider curriculum.

Role responsibilities

The Role

We are seeking a caring, forward‑thinking leader to join our team as Deputy Headteacher. In this role, you will:

• Ensure high-quality teaching and learning across the school, with a focus on inclusion and differentiated instruction for SEND students.
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of pupils.
• Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external examinations.
• Whole school organisation, strategy and development of the curriculum
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school's policies, practices and procedures in such a way as to support the school's values and vision.
• Work with others on curriculum and / or pupil development to secure co‑ordinated outcomes.
• Use your expertise to promote a therapeutic approach to behaviour and emotional well‑being.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for students.
• Manage and support staff teams, fostering a culture of cooperation, flexibility, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with other leaders within the Polaris community to share best practices and ensure alignment with our ethos.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience in SEND.
• Experience of delivering a high‑quality curriculum with a focus on supporting young people with SEND.
• Experience in leading and managing teams with a compassionate, therapeutic approach.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work inclusively with staff, students, and families.
• A proactive, adaptable attitude, able to set up new systems and processes aligned with the school's values and ethos.
• Previous senior or middle leadership experience.

What we offer

• A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included!)
• A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities.
• An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision.
• A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by ISP School Battle.

ISP School Battle is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

ISP School Battle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.