Deputy Headteacher/Head of Education

TN United Kingdom; Gunnislake; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Gunnislake is seeking a Deputy Headteacher to enhance educational services for students. The role involves collaboration with the Head Teacher and ensuring compliance with safeguarding procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience with complex needs and a commitment to student welfare, alongside a strong management background.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with flexible contributions

Mental health support services

Health checks

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Experience teaching pupils with Autistic Spectrum Condition and/or challenging behaviors.
• Experience teaching pupils with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures.
• Monitor progress and targets for student outcomes.
• Manage budgets effectively for cost efficiency.

Skills

Teaching

Staff Management

Behavior Support

Curriculum Coordination

Education

Degree

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Deputy Headteacher/Head of Education, Gunnislake

Location: Gunnislake, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

206d7a5f35d0

Job Views:

11

Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

Job Description:

About the role

To provide a high-quality education service for our students in accordance with Company policies, procedures, practices, and standards set by the Regulatory Body. To collaborate with the Head Teacher, leadership team, and other stakeholders to ensure high standards throughout the school.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures as detailed by the local safeguarding board.
• Participate in the assessment of referrals.
• Serve as the curriculum coordinator and manager across the school.
• Lead positive behavior support initiatives for challenging behaviors.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including education, residential care, and clinical staff.
• Monitor progress and targets to ensure individual student outcomes are achieved.
• Possess relevant experience teaching pupils with Autistic Spectrum Condition and/or challenging behaviors.
• Have experience teaching pupils with complex needs.
• Demonstrate staff management experience.
• Manage budgets effectively to ensure cost efficiency.
• Hold a Degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Why join Options Autism?

We prioritize your health and wellbeing, offering an exceptional benefits package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with flexible contribution options
• Access to mental health support services and health checks through 'Your Wellbeing Matters'

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to customize your benefits, including:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young adults. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS check.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, providing more personal time.