Deputy Headteacher – Medical Provision - Lionheart School

Isle of Wight Council; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school is seeking a Deputy Headteacher to manage medical provisions and support vulnerable children. The role requires motivation, creativity, and emotional resilience to foster a nurturing environment. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in education and personal development.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal and career development

Supportive staff team

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and eager to make a difference in children's lives.
• High expectations of all children and their achievements.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site and off-site medical provisions.
• Deployment of trauma-informed therapies.
• Development of speech and language therapies.

Skills

Motivation

Creativity

Emotional Resilience

Job description

Full-time hours per week (please check specific hours with the school)

Date Required: September 2025

Reporting To: Headteacher

About Lionheart School

Lionheart School is a pupil referral unit supporting some of the most vulnerable young people on the island. We are seeking a Deputy Headteacher responsible for managing the following areas:

• On-site Medical Provision
• Off-site Medical Provision
• Medical Provision
• Operational/Strategic
• Deployment of Trauma-Informed Therapies
• Development of Speech and Language Therapies

Lionheart School provides a stimulating and nurturing environment for students unable to attend mainstream schools due to medical needs, emotional vulnerabilities, or social and emotional difficulties.

Our aim is to be a Trauma-Informed and Therapeutic Centre of Excellence, working collaboratively with children, their parents, and home schools.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, creative, and have high expectations of all children and their achievements. If you are enthusiastic, emotionally resilient, and eager to make a difference in children's lives, we want to hear from you. We offer a dedicated staff team and opportunities for personal and career development.

We Offer

• The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school supporting vulnerable children on the Isle of Wight.
• A friendly, supportive, and talented staff team committed to providing excellent education for every child.

Application Process

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Andrew Hatherley, Headteacher, at 01983 300333 or email [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is noon on Tuesday, 20th May 2025.

Interview date: Friday, 23rd May 2025.

Additional Information

Lionheart School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before appointment.

Please note: Not all school staff are employed directly by the Isle of Wight Council. You may inquire during your application about the employer for this role.

Learn more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island here.

The Isle of Wight Council promotes equality and diversity and supports flexible working options where appropriate. Our employment terms are available upon request via [e-mail].

We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds. If you meet the role's essential requirements and declare yourself disabled, you will be offered an interview opportunity.

The reporting line for this role is through the Isle of Wight Council Children’s Services directorate.

All recruitment is conducted in accordance with the council’s policies, with a shared commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.