Deputy Headteacher

Salutem Care And Education; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a skilled leader to manage curriculum development and educational practices. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills to meet the needs of students and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status and have a passion for promoting diversity and equality in education. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to impact the educational experience of students with special needs.

Benefits

24/7 Employee Assistance

Free Online GP access

Flexible pay with Wagestream

Gym discounts

Health Cash Plan

Cancer Cover

Qualifications

• Experience in leading curriculum development and educational management.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to promote equality and diversity within an educational context.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the curriculum ensuring high quality education.
• Lead strategic initiatives to encourage growth in educational practices.
• Communicate curriculum goals effectively to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Communication

Team Management

Time Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

About The Company

Cavendish View School provides a nurturing and stimulating education for pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (A.S.C) and special education needs (S.E.N) from the ages of 5 to 11 years. We provide every child with an exceptional educational experience which is enjoyable, stimulating and supportive, enabling them to reach their full potential. We are a small school but we have big ideas and do not set limits on what our children can both aspire to and achieve. Our goal is to give the children at Cavendish View School a window on the wider world. Pupils benefit from a multi-disciplinary team consisting of teachers, a family liaison officer, teaching assistants, a speech and language therapist, an occupational therapist and a mental health practitioner.

About The Role

To be responsible for leading, developing and managing the curriculum, ensuring that it remains high quality and that the learning programmes offered fully meet the needs of students. The successful candidate will demonstrate how they will maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders, including local schools and relevant employers.

Hours: 40 per week

Salary: £51,773 - £55,747 Per Annum

Role Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the overall management of the curriculum, working with the Head Teacher and the senior leadership team to ensure that all targets are met, and that data is accurate.
• Take responsibility for constructing and staffing the timetable
• Lead the future development of the curriculum, taking a positive and sensitive attitude to change management in order to take advantage of new opportunities.
• Provide strategic leadership in encouraging growth and responding positively to all Government initiatives, strategies and policies for education.
• Prepare all necessary operational plans, liaising internally and externally as required.
• Ensure that the curriculum remains financially viable and academically successful, meeting the needs of learners.
• Continually improve standards of curriculum delivery and student achievement.
• Develop and embed internal quality assurance systems consistent with overall school quality practices.
• Provide clear leadership and effective management of staff, including recruitment and training, consistent with the requirement for excellence.
• Ensure that curriculum delivery incorporates up to date and relevant Information & Learning Technology (ILT) techniques and meets the requirements of KCSIE & Ofsted.
• Communicate the purposes and perspectives of the curriculum with enthusiasm and energy to internal and external audiences.
• Actively promote the school’s equality and diversity policies in all aspects of the curriculum
• Comply with all appropriate policies, including the policy to promote equality of opportunity.
• Participate in and promote relevant Performance Management and Professional Development activities including conducting sickness interviews, appraisal, and supervision.
• Undertake such duties as may reasonably be required, commensurate with grade and general level of responsibility.
• Support with teaching when required
• Team Management - The postholder will line manage a team of approximately seven teachers, as well as HLTAs and TAs across all classes and Nurture
• This will require delivery of individual supervision and annual appraisals, planning, delivering and leading team meetings and offering feedback on performance.
• Equality and Diversity - The post holder is required to ensure that they uphold the requirements of legislation and organisational policy and procedures and the training they receive in ensuring they value diversity and support fairness in the undertaking of their duties.
• Health and Safety - The post holder is required to ensure that they maintain their own health and safety, and support that of any colleagues, students, or visitors in their environment in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and the training they receive.
• Continuous Professional Development - The post holder will undertake and engage positively with relevant training and personal development activities as required.
• Team Support - The post holder will be expected to support the work activity of all colleagues in their direct work team. Occasionally it may also be purposeful for the post holder to support other members of the school team as relevant to the competences of the post holder and in so far as this does not prevent effective delivery against the main duties detailed above.
• Promoting the Organisation - In their dealings with external agencies and visitors the post holder is expected to uphold and promote the positive image of Cavendish View School and Ambito.
• Respecting Information - The post holder is expected to respect any information that come into their possession or exists in their environment relating to students, colleagues, and other individuals. This requires following good practice and guidance on confidentiality.
• Safeguarding - The post holder has a duty to maintain the safety and welfare of the students and within the scope of their post must ensure all organisational policies and procedures on safeguarding are implemented. The post holder has a duty to report any concerns or incidents regarding student welfare promptly in accordance with school procedures and their training.
• Student Support - The post holder will need to recognise they work in a school environment which will occasionally require them to support student related activity. This may involve direct student support or supporting colleagues in the delivery of such activities.

Other Information

This job description should not be seen as all encompassing, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as identified by the company.

Core Values

Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential. Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes. Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support. Unique: Innovating without compromising quality. Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect. Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved. Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.

Why Choose Us?

Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support. Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support. Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance. Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

Still not convinced? We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the United Kingdom. We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace Uk & Ireland. We are a Disability confident committed company. We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our children’s home are rated Good or Outstanding. Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.