Deputy Headteacher – Quality of Education

The Aurora Group; Pilning; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution is seeking an inspiring Deputy Headteacher to lead the Quality of Education. This role involves creating an ambitious and therapeutic learning environment for students with autism and related needs. The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher, demonstrating strong leadership and interpersonal skills to drive the school's vision and development plans. Join a dedicated team in making a significant impact on the lives of young people while enjoying a supportive workplace that values professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Training and Development Programs

Perkbox Discounts

Enhanced Annual Leave

Company Sick Pay

Pension and Life Assurance

UK Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status with further professional qualifications required.
• At least 5 years of successful teaching in a special needs environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Headteacher to achieve school objectives.
• Lead and manage the school, ensuring adherence to standards.
• Conduct staff appraisals and support professional development.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Creative Teaching

Experience in ASD/SEMH Environment

Leadership Skills

Community Engagement

Education

Professional Qualification in Education

5+ Years Teaching Experience

Job description

Overview and Responsibilities

Deputy Headteacher – Quality of Education

Location: Pilning, Bristol, BS35 4JN

Salary: £54,939 - £60,644 - L5 - L9

Hours: 40 hours per week

Closing Date: 7th May 2025

Aurora Hedgeway is a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7-19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs.

We are currently looking for a Deputy Headteacher – Quality of Education for our Aurora Hedgeway School. The school supports young people aged 7 - 19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs.

We offer life skills and a wide range of GCSE/ Functional Skills/BTEC accreditations alongside a functional skills/entry level pathway. Behaviours across the school are excellent.

The role:

We are looking for an inspirational and engaging Deputy Headteacher who shares our commitment and vision in providing an ambitious and therapeutic, person-centred learning environment for our students.

Working collaboratively with the Headteacher, you will have knowledge, experience, and interpersonal skills to develop our school in accordance with our shared values and development plans. You will also lead, manage, and deputise for the Headteacher on site and off site as and when required, as well as occasionally carrying out the professional duties of a class teacher as required.

Key Duties:

• Work with the Head Teacher to ensure that the aims, values and objectives of the school are achieved through an effective School Development Plan.
• Develop a clear knowledge of the administrative and financial matters of the school and support the School Business Manager in monitoring the capital and operational expenditure.
• Support the Head Teacher in the evaluation of the School Development Plan.
• Ensure that all staff adhere to national standards and regulations.
• Carry out staff appraisals as designated by the Head.
• Ensure appropriate opportunities for staff induction and work with other designated staff to ensure opportunities for continuous professional development are in place.
• With the Head Teacher, share responsibility for progress meetings and interventions for all pupils.
• Maintain an agreed teaching commitment.

Skills and Qualifications

Experience:

Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate the following:

• Qualified Teacher Status with further professional qualification in a relevant area.
• Evidence of at least 5 years successful proven track record of excellent creative and structured teaching within the special needs environment.
• Experience of teaching in a specialist ASD/SEMH Environment.
• Evidence of major whole school responsibilities and experience of turning policy into effective and successful practice.
• Experience of working with and developing links with the community.
• Leadership of a significant area or phase or inclusion, including responsibility for raising standards across the whole school.
• Experience of working with and involving school governors/trustees or executives.

Benefits and Additional Information

What’s on offer?

• Training and Development: Within Aurora, we strongly believe that learning and development should not be limited to just the children and young people we support. We offer a wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career.
• Save money on your bills: With the cost of living rising, we have a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs and help make your money go further. Perkbox is a free app for you to use on the go wherever you are. You can get deals and discounts to save money on things like your weekly food bill, phone plans, internet, eating out, gym memberships, insurance and more. You can also use Perkbox for our cycle to work scheme and car scheme.
• Competitive Pay and Reward: Every year we compare the market rates of pay and rewards to ensure they are comparable or better than other similar organisations. We also offer Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Pension and Life Assurance.
• UK Health Cash Plan: This plan can help cover your day-to-day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills. You and your children are covered on this plan and you can also choose to upgrade and add a partner to enjoy the benefits with you.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Your health and wellbeing is very important to us and we have support available on a wide variety of issues, helping you with online tools, information and via a freephone counselling service available 24/7.
• Refer a friend for £1,000: We’ll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (*terms apply).

How to apply?

Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Adele in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.