Deputy Head Teacher
The Lampard Community School, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9DD33 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026 or as soon as possible
Closing date
6 January 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
3 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership L14 - 19
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Special Partnership Trust is seeking a motivated Deputy Head Teacher to join the Senior Leadership Team at Lampard Community School. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a highly regarded special school and contribute to the wider leadership of our Trust.
As a Deputy Head Teacher, you will:
- Support the Head Teacher and the Senior Leadership Team in driving school improvement and strategic development.
- Lead on teaching and learning, curriculum development, staff CPD and support wider HR processes.
- Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) and take responsibility for safeguarding and welfare.
- Take full responsibility for the school in the absence of the Head Teacher.
- Foster a culture of inclusion, high expectations, and continuous improvement.
We are keen to hear from senior leaders who have recent experience of successful leadership in a school setting and can demonstrate a strong track record in teaching and learning, SEND and inclusive practice. You will be a strategic thinker with resilience, integrity, and a “can-do” attitude.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to inspire staff, pupils, and the wider community. Above all, you will be committed to raising aspirations and outcomes for all learners.
At The Special Partnership Trust, we are passionate about providing our students with the very best education, empowering them with the skills, resilience, and independence they need to succeed. If you share our values and vision for delivering an exceptional SEND experience, we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
The Special Partnership Trust recognises the importance of developing a properly implemented People Strategy to underpin the overall strategic aims of the Trust.
Our People Strategy is designed to help us attract prospective high calibre candidates, as well as drive engagement, productivity and retention of our high performing and high potential employees. It reflects our belief in putting our people first. This does not mean putting our learners second. It is based on the philosophy that if we create a positive and rewarding work environment, if our staff feel motivated, well managed and well supported, they in turn will provide the best possible outcome for our learners.
We recognise that our total reward offer, has got to consist of more than just money. We seek to provide our staff with a diverse range of benefits that support their day to day needs both at work and outside of work. These include generous leave entitlements and pension scheme as well as access to health/wellbeing tools, training & development, career pathways and opportunities to ensure they feel valued.
For further information, click here to visit the Special Partnership Trust website for our People Strategy and Benefits
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Special Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education; the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About The Lampard Community School
- School type
- Special school, ages 5 to 16
- School size
- 184 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Lampard Community School website
- Email address
- vacancies@lampard.devon.sch.uk
This is a rare and exciting leadership opportunity to lead a highly acclaimed special school into its next stage of development and to play a key role in the future leadership of the Special Partnership Trust.
Lampard Community School is part of the Special Partnership Trust, an extraordinary education Trust that is redefining Special Educational Needs in the Southwest. Our mission is clear: we are a force for good in SEN and make a positive difference in people's lives. We challenge conventions, pioneer excellence, and work tirelessly to create better tomorrows for our young people and their families.
The successful candidate will build on the school’s existing legacy, bringing fresh perspectives, innovation, and a clear vision to help lead Lampard Community School into its next phase of development. At the heart of the school’s success is a dedicated and talented team of staff who embrace change, challenge their own practices, and continually seek new ways to support our students in achieving their personal aspirations. The new Deputy Head Teacher must share this 'can-do' attitude and embody it in their leadership, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and inspiring staff and students alike to reach their full potential.
Lampard Community School is a vibrant and ambitious specialist centre, educating 196 pupils aged 5–16 with a wide range of complex learning and communication needs. Serving the community of North Devon, the school sits on a spacious site with a variety of innovative indoor and outdoor learning environments. The school has a strong reputation for delivering a holistic curriculum with Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) at its core and has just been awarded the Gold award by the LOtC council.
Arranging a visit to The Lampard Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@lampard.devon.sch.uk.
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