Deputy Head Teacher
The Oaks Secondary School, Spennymoor, DL16 7DBThis job expired on 28 April 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
28 April 2023 at 5pm
Date listed
29 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L18- £67,351 to L22 £74,283
What skills and experience we're looking for
What the school offers its staff
Due to the retirement of our remarkable, established deputy, the Governing Body for The Oaks Secondary School wishes to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who will be appointed on the following grade and salary:
Group: 7
I.S.R.: L18-22
This will be primarily a non-teaching post, although teaching duties may be required from time to time.
The post holder will be a member of the school’s Senior Leadership Team and will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be directed by the Headteacher in accordance with the current “School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions” document.
This post is based at The Oaks Secondary School which is a generic special school for pupils who have moderate, severe, or profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or Autism Spectrum Conditions. The school has received an outstanding grading from Ofsted in its last three inspections.
The Oaks Secondary School is federated with Evergreen Primary School at Bishop Auckland and Croft Community School at Annfield Plain and there may be a requirement to work at these schools.
Application forms and an information pack are available from and returnable to Sarah Cochrane, Finance Officer, The Oaks Secondary School, Rock Road, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB or email s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk
Completed applications should be returned to Sarah Cochrane at the above by Friday 28th April 2023, Interviews will take place on Tuesday 16th May 2023 and will be conducted by Governors of the Federation.
Potential candidates are encouraged to visit the school prior to interview.
The Oaks Secondary School is maintained by Durham County Council which is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are welcome from applicants from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks. In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Oaks Secondary School
- School type
- Special school, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 349 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Oaks Secondary School website
- Email address
- s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01388 827380
The Oaks Secondary School is a large, vibrant special school for pupils aged 11–19 with a wide range of needs, including moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, and Autism Spectrum Conditions. The school has been judged Outstanding by Ofsted in its last four inspections and is proud of its strong, supportive, and nurturing ethos.
Durham County Council is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.
As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Arranging a visit to The Oaks Secondary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk.
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