Deputy Headteacher, Student Culture and Welfare

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Job Title: Deputy Headteacher, Student Culture and Welfare, Maidstone

Client: Heath Farm College

Location: Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Reference: ae24bdeab451

Job Views: 11

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

About the role

• Lead and model the highest standards of education and learning, promoting the college’s values of ‘Love, Commitment and Opportunity’.
• Operate as a member of the college leadership team and deputise for the Head of College when necessary.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for aspects of the College Improvement Plan.
• Promote a culture of safeguarding and ensure the welfare and safety of students.
• Uphold the students’ ‘Code of Conduct’ and ensure the Programme of Study enhances personal development and celebrates diversity.
• Build upon high-quality pastoral care by leading on student culture and welfare.
• Model a ‘lifelong learning’ culture and lead on SEND strategies, EHCP reviews, PEPs, and related meetings.
• Maintain a culture of excellence, equality, and high expectations, seeking positive solutions to challenges.
• Ensure implementation of college policies and contribute to policy development and review.
• Use resources efficiently to ensure outstanding provision tailored to students' needs.

Qualifications Required

• QTS

About Us

We are an independent SEN school and sixth form offering a stimulating environment where students make outstanding progress. Our students present with diverse needs, including social, emotional, learning difficulties, and mental health issues. We maintain excellent staff-to-student ratios and implement innovative, tailored educational approaches.

Part of Outcomes First Group, Acorn Education is a leading provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people, committed to delivering measurable positive outcomes.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support and health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform including health, wellbeing, insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, and Critical Illness Cover

Our mission is to make a positive impact on the lives of pupils and young adults. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare; all applicants will undergo social media checks and DBS clearance.

*Work 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay, providing more personal time.*