Deputy Headteacher

Polaris Community; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Job summary

Polaris Education - ISP Battle School in Battle, East Sussex, is seeking an inspirational Deputy Headteacher to lead safeguarding, behaviour, and inclusion across Key Stages 3 and 4. The role requires QTS with SEND, strong leadership, and a commitment to therapeutic approaches to wellbeing.

You will work with staff, families and external partners to drive high-quality teaching and improved pupil outcomes. Applicants should have senior leadership experience and be able to develop systems aligned

Qualifications

• QTS with SEND
• Experience delivering a high-quality curriculum with SEND focus
• Experience leading and managing teams in a therapeutic environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration with staff, pupils and families
• Proactive and adaptable attitude with ability to develop systems aligned with school ethos
• Previous senior or middle leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Champion safeguarding and staff training in line with statutory requirements
• Provide strategic leadership for behaviour and attendance using data to monitor trends
• Ensure high-quality teaching and learning with inclusion for SEND
• Assess, monitor and report pupil progress and achievements
• Prepare pupils for external examinations
• Contribute to whole-school strategy and curriculum development
• Develop and evaluate school policies to support the ethos and vision
• Collaborate with Polaris Community leaders to share good practice and alignment with ethos
• Support staff development and foster a cooperative culture

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication and collaboration

Proactive and adaptable

Systems and processes development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with SEND

Job description

Polaris Education - ISP Battle School

Deputy Headteacher

Basic Salary: Up to £46,790.02 per annum

Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only

Location: Battle, East Sussex

• Company pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Discount Scheme

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 needs (SEMH), communication and interaction needs, and 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 and is prepared to teach or cover lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 as and when required.

Role Responsibilities

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

• Champion a strong safeguarding culture by leading safeguarding practice, supporting vulnerable pupils and families and ensuring staff understand and fulfil their safeguarding responsibilities in line with statutory requirements
• Provide strategic leadership for behaviour and attendance, using data-driven approaches to monitor trends, reduce persistent absence, promote positive behaviour and ensure pupils are able to access and benefit from learning
• 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
• Contribute to whole-school organisation, strategy and curriculum development
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school's policies, practices and procedures to support the school's values and vision
• Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes
• Use your expertise to promote a therapeutic approach to behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Collaborate with staff, parents and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for pupils
• 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 good practice 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 of leading and managing teams within a compassionate, therapeutic environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work inclusively with staff, pupils and families
• A proactive and adaptable attitude, with the ability to establish and develop 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 everyone
• Support for your professional development through a wide range of learning opportunities
• An opportunity to make a meaningful 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 that is passionate about improving pupil outcomes

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

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

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