Deputy Headteacher/Head of Education

Skylarks School; Epsom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution, Skylarks School, is seeking a Deputy Headteacher/Head of Education to provide high-quality education services and manage curriculum standards for students with special needs. This role involves working closely with the leadership team, ensuring effective safeguarding, and leading a multi-disciplinary team, making a significant impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Physical health checks

Discount options valid in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching pupils with complex needs and Autistic spectrum condition.
• Leadership experience in educational settings.
• Understanding of safeguarding protocols.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality education in accordance with policies.
• Lead curriculum management and behaviour support.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team for student progress.

Skills

Safeguarding principles

Curriculum coordination

Managing staff

Monitoring student progress

Education

Degree

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Deputy Headteacher/Head of Education, Epsom

Client:

Skylarks School

Location:

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

35d641e4f750

Job Views:

6

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

About the role

To provide a high-quality education service for our students in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body. To work with the Head Teacher, leadership team and other stakeholders to secure high standards throughout the school.

Key Task Areas and Responsibilities

• To comply with good safeguarding procedures and principles as detailed by the local safeguarding board
• To participate in the process of assessment of referrals
• To act as overall curriculum coordinator and manager across the school
• To act as the lead teacher for the positive support of behaviour that may challenge
• To work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team which encompasses education, residential care and the clinical team
• To monitor progress and targets to ensure that each individual student can achieve planned outcomes
• Relevant experience of teaching pupils and young people with Autistic spectrum condition and/or challenging behaviours
• Relevant experience of teaching pupils and young people with complex needs
• Experience of managing staff
• Managing budgets effectively and ensuring cost efficiency
• Degree and QTS

Why join Options Autism?

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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Created on 02/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom