Deputy Headteacher

The Orchard; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

LGPS Pension Scheme

Professional training & development

Staff wellbeing support

Job summary

Orchard Manor School in Dawlish is seeking an experienced Deputy Headteacher to lead school improvement initiatives and help shape strategic direction within a thriving multi-academy trust. You will work closely with the Headteacher to drive high standards and ensure a rich curriculum across the Explore, Discovery and Investigate pathways.

The role requires a strong track record of educational leadership, effective staff development and a commitment to inclusive teaching, safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Proven track record of school improvement and leadership.
• Experience in multi-academy trusts is desirable.
• Strong communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage school improvement strategies across the trust.
• Develop and deliver curriculum across Explore, Discovery and Investigate pathways.
• Line manage subject specialists and teachers; oversee performance and absence.
• Engage with parents, guardians and external agencies to support learners.
• Ensure safeguarding, well-being and adherence to policies across the school.
• Monitor, evaluate and develop teaching and learning to achieve OFSTED standards.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Curriculum development

Staff development

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

The role would suit an experienced school leader who is looking to extend and develop their experience of deputy headship, by helping to lead a school with massive potential, an experienced group of staff and a 'rich' curriculum resource. The role provides an innovative, exciting opportunity to continue to develop and maximise the potential of Orchard Manor School and an opportunity to work within and help shape the direction and future growth of a strong Multi Academy Trust. The Deputy Headteacher will work closely alongside the Headteacher while exercising a high degree of autonomy in leading a team and driving key areas of school improvement. Joining at an exciting point in the school's development, you will help shape the next phase of our journey by building a culture of high expectations, strong relationships and consistent practice. You will inspire and develop staff, translate strategy into effective implementation, and ensure that students experience ambitious learning, meaningful progress, growing independence and a strong sense of belonging. You will help lead our evolving curriculum across the Explore, Discovery and Investigate pathways. Our pathways match teaching, environments, staffing and resources to how students currently access learning, while maintaining high expectations and remaining responsive as needs change. You will also support the implementation of our Curriculum Anchors, which connect EHCP outcomes and Personalised Learning Goals with subject learning, communication, regulation, physical and sensory development, independence and preparation for adulthood. You will champion Total Communication, inclusive teaching, careful assessment and the generalisation of learning across lessons, routines, residential experiences and the wider community. The successful applicant should have a strong track record of leading educational development and improvement. Strive for exceptional standards and aspirations and share Orchard Manor's vision and values for providing high quality education and residential offer to all students. Candidates will need to be an articulate and strong communicator with proven strengths in engaging, inspiring and motivating staff at all levels, and working with local community. As well as making a positive contribution to the lives of our students, we can offer you, Under the direction and support of the Headteacher, to be responsible for:

• Working as a cohesive member of the school staff team, including becoming a proactive, solution focused, positive thinking member of the School's Senior Leadership Team.
• Engage in high-quality communication with parents / guardians of pupils and external agencies.
• Inspirational leadership and proactive positive management; encourage, motivate, support and value all staff promoting high-quality team working, co-operation, trust and professionalism. Ensure pupil voice is regularly sought and heard ensuring the continuous development of the school's council.
• Engage in high-quality communication to increase the positive impact on learner progress and the impact on the effectiveness of staff. Contribute to the development, planning and delivery of the future strategic direction of the whole school.
• Ensure high expectations and high aspirational targets which support holistic development are maintained for the whole school community.
• Through collaboration, innovation and research, lead and manage the development of intervention strategies, teaching and learning opportunities to ensure progress of all pupils.
• Ensure on-going monitoring, evaluation and development of the curriculum to meet identified personal need.
• Ensure on-going monitoring, evaluation and development of teaching to provide consistent, high quality, OFSTED 'good' or 'outstanding' standards for all teaching / instructing staff.
• Ensure base-line assessment procedures are implemented for all students on entry that informs teaching and learning. Lead and manage the mentoring, evaluation and review of pupil achievement, progress and development within the team to maximise all pupils' potential.
• Develop a culture of self-evaluation that promotes professional and personal development.
• Provide guidance, support and challenge through line management of subject specialists, HLTAs and a team of teachers undertaking all duties in relation to performance and absence.
• Lead and manage the moderation/internal verification of all assessment.
• Ensure a continuous and consistent School-wide focus on pupils' achievement progress and development
• Model and promote raising of standards of teaching and learning through the sharing of good practice, peer mentoring and coaching.
• Work with the DSL to ensure the health and well-being of all children and that all child protection policies procedures and legislation is implemented across the school.

Please see attached Job Description for a full list of responsibilities Our Total Reward Offer: The Special Partnership Trust recognises the importance of developing a properly implemented People Strategy to underpin the overall strategic aims of the Trust. Our People Strategy is designed to help us attract prospective high calibre candidates, as well as drive engagement, productivity and retention of our high performing and high potential employees. It reflects our belief in putting our people first. This does not mean putting our learners second. It is based on the philosophy that if we create a positive and rewarding work environment, if our staff feel motivated, well managed and well supported, they in turn will provide the best possible outcome for our learners.

Orchard Manor School is a thriving special school for over 230 students aged 3 to 19 with a residential provision. We provide education and care for children and young people with communication and interaction needs, autism, and a range of additional learning needs. While most students attend on a daily basis, some benefit from weekly residential placements. Our provision spans from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to Post-16, serving students from across Devon and beyond. Set within 30 acres of beautiful grounds, the school offers exceptional learning environments that support both academic and personal development. Our extensive facilities include a dedicated sports hall, gym facilities, indoor swimming pool, woodland learning, horticulture area, and a purpose built cycle track, enabling us to deliver a rich and engaging outdoor education programme. At Orchard Manor School, we are passionate about providing inspiring opportunities that help every student develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning.

• Supportive, collaborative, and friendly staff environment in a setting where you will have the chance to make a real and positive impact on the lives of students
• Professional and continuous training programmes
• Competitive salary
• Generous pension schemes (Teachers'/ LGPS Pension Scheme)
• Commitment to staff well-being., We recognise that our total reward offer, has got to consist of more than just money. We seek to provide our staff with a diverse range of benefits that support their day to day needs both at work and outside of work. These include generous leave entitlements and pension scheme as well as access to health/wellbeing tools, training & development, career pathways and opportunities to ensure they feel valued.