Deputy Headteacher: Specialist Autism Education

OFG Education; Guildford; Presencial; GBP 54.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options toincrease

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Hundreds of UK and international morel

Descripción de la vacante

Castle Garden School is seeking a Deputy Headteacher to lead and shape an engaging curriculum for students with autism and complex needs. You will work closely with the Headteacher, guiding teaching quality, behaviour support and student wellbeing across a specialist setting in Guildford.

You will drive inclusive practice, support staff development and collaborate with families and external partners to achieve positive outcomes and a safe, motivating environment for learners.

Formación

• A degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching students with autism, complex needs and challenging behaviours.
• Experience managing, motivating and developing staff.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, safeguarding and regulatory requirements.
• Effective leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work across education and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to high-quality specialist education and positive student outcomes.
• Driving licence and willingness to undertake further professional development.
• Experience of Ofsted or Estyn inspections, residential education or financial management would be beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and strengthen curriculum provision, ensuring teaching is engaging, inclusive and adapted to students' individual abilities and needs.
• Lead, coach and support education staff, promoting professional growth, effective teamwork and consistently high standards.
• Oversee assessment, individual targets and student progress, ensuring learning and support strategies lead to positive outcomes.
• Develop and review Behaviour Support Plans with clinical professionals to build confidence and resilience.
• Bring together education, care and clinical colleagues to ensure consistent, personalised support.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers and external agencies toward shared goals.
• Contribute to safeguarding, quality assurance, staff recruitment, operational planning and continuous school improvement.
• Support and deputise for the Headteacher to maintain a safe, positive and purposeful school environment.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Staff development

Behaviour management

Collaboration

Educación

Degree + QTS

Descripción del empleo

Castle Garden School is seeking a Deputy Headteacher to lead and shape an engaging curriculum for students with autism and complex needs. You will work closely with the Headteacher, guiding teaching quality, behaviour support and student wellbeing across a specialist setting in Guildford.

You will drive inclusive practice, support staff development and collaborate with families and external partners to achieve positive outcomes and a safe, motivating environment for learners.