Deputy Headteacher: Inspiring Leadership for Special Needs

The Northumberland Church of England Academy; Ashington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme with generous

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental health and wellbeing support

Nest childcare provision in Ashington

Gym membership discounts

Blue Light Card discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

Castle School in Ashington is seeking a Deputy Headteacher to join the dedicated leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate professional to shape the future of a school serving pupils with complex needs.

We are looking for a leader who combines compassion, energy and strong management to make a real difference to pupils and their families, while upholding safeguarding and inclusion at every level.

Responsibilities

• Create a culture where pupils experience a positive and enriching learning environment.
• Lead and contribute to whole school improvement strategies.
• Support the Headteacher in leading and managing Castle School by providing high quality leadership and management for all staff throughout the whole school.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and enriching learning environment.
• Ensure that practices, policies and procedures are followed and developed, and are effective in meeting the individual needs of the children and young people.
• Support and develop staff to achieve excellence across all areas.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding.

Job description

Castle School in Ashington is seeking a Deputy Headteacher to join the dedicated leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate professional to shape the future of a school serving pupils with complex needs.

We are looking for a leader who combines compassion, energy and strong management to make a real difference to pupils and their families, while upholding safeguarding and inclusion at every level.