Deputy headteacher

Coombe House School; Harlow; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

The Greenwell Academy in Harlow invites applications for an outstanding Deputy Headteacher to join our new purpose-built school serving pupils with SEMH. The role will initially be 3 days per week and will be extended to 5 days once we move into the new building.

Applicants should be enthusiastic with a strong commitment to safeguarding and experience supporting children with complex behavioural, social and emotional difficulties. A degree or equivalent qualification is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
• DBS clearance and right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

Skills

Behaviour management

SEMH expertise

Staff collaboration

Safeguarding

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and experienced Deputy Headteacher at our new purpose built school in Harlow.

Applicants must be enthusiastic, with an understanding of and commitment to children with complex behavioural, social and emotional difficulties.

Information about the School

The Greenwell Academy offers a nurturing, inclusive environment for sixty four pupils with SEMH and associated needs with residential provision for fifteen pupils. We have high expectations for each child to leave as a confident young adult who is well prepared for the future. The school opened in 2023 and is sited in Harlow next to the Sir Frederick Gibberd secondary school.

The role will initially be for 3 days a week and will be extended to 5 days a week once we have moved into the new building.

For further information, please see the attached Job Description.

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent qualification essential

The Beckmead Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people so expect all staff and volunteers, as well as those who work on the premises, to share this commitment. As part of our safeguarding commitment, appointment to any post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, medical clearance to include the ability to participate in Physical Intervention and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check as well as evidence of the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. We will also carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.

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