DEPUTY TO THE EXECUTIVE HEADTEACHER

Teaching Vacancies; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive education institution in London is looking for a Deputy Headteacher to lead its Primary site. The ideal candidate will have significant senior leadership experience, especially in special education, to help drive forward high-quality teaching for autistic children. This role includes overseeing school management and maintaining strong parent relationships. An enhanced DBS clearance is required, and the school promotes a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Professional development support

Collaborative work environment

Employee well-being programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a Senior Leadership position within a Special School.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Understanding of the needs of autistic children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school in the absence of the Executive Headteacher.
• Maintain high standards of teaching and learning.
• Oversee the school policies and risk assessments.

Skills

Senior Leadership Experience

Experience in Special Education

Strong Communication Skills

Safeguarding Awareness

Organizational Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Leadership Qualification

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we\'re looking for

We are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to join an exciting and innovative school. The position would be based at the Primary site and suit an energetic and creative professional who is looking to make a difference to the lives of autistic children and young people. Experience of working in a Special School and Senior Leadership is essential.

Phoenix is a well-established school with over 500 Students. It is an Outstanding (Ofsted 2024) Special School for students aged 3-19 with severe language and communication difficulties including autism. The school offers a unique education to the children of Tower Hamlets. We are an award-winning school, accredited through the National Autistic Society and praised for our creative approach. We work across several sites including satellites in two mainstream schools and also offer support to mainstream schools through our pilot Specialist Classrooms.

The school has excellent facilities and resources to support teaching and learning. There is a comprehensive induction and training programme for new and existing staff.

If you feel you have the skills, experience and drive to take on this role and become a member of our team, we would very much like to hear from you.

The Role

• To work with the Executive Headteacher to lead and manage the school and to deputise in the absence of the Executive Headteacher on the Primary site
• To assist the Executive Headteacher with maintaining parental relationships
• To maintain high standards of teaching and learning and quality of education alongside the Senior Leadership Team and be accountable for the reporting of data
• To oversee the management and organisation of the timetable
• To be responsible for relevant school policies and risk assessments in the school
• To lead and hold all staff accountable on school systems and procedures
• To take a leading role in the Safeguarding Team and liaise with professionals
• To be responsible for the health and safety of the Primary school site and the management of all related policies

What the school offers its staff

Our Offer:

• A friendly and supportive school that values collaboration. We encourage our whole community to model our values and work together as one school
• A creative and inspiring curriculum with bespoke pathways to meet the needs of our students
• A variety of fun whole school events to celebrate the amazing Phoenix community
• Support to fulfil your professional development
• The support of our strong, caring and committed staff and multi-disciplinary team including the Governing Body and experienced Senior Leadership Team
• Access to Tower Hamlets Education Partnership: THEP
• A strong and committed Outreach Team

Commitment to safeguarding

The Governing Body of the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and staff. The Executive Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following all safeguarding guidance and regulations. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. All of the school\'s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are available on the school\'s website. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.