Deputy Headteacher
Windmill Hill School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0EZThis job expired on 9 October 2024
Closing date
9 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £68,586.00 - £75,675.00 Annually (FTE)
Deputy Headteacher job summary
Who we're looking for
Are you ready to make a life-changing difference for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?
Do you have the passion, dedication and vision to lead with compassion, inspire growth, and create opportunities for our students?
Then we want to hear from you!
The Challenge
Windmill Hill School is on a journey of improvement. We’re looking for an inspirational leader, who’s looking for a challenge and wants to be part of our journey.
You’ll be an experienced leader, innovator and practitioner who puts relationships at the heart of everything you do.
This is your chance to shape the future of a school where every child’s unique potential is celebrated, and every achievement – no matter how small – is a victory.
As our new Deputy Headteacher, you will:
Lead with Vision: Collaborate with our Headteacher to shape the strategic direction of the school, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
Inspire Growth: Motivate and support our dedicated staff team, creating an environment of high expectations and emotional well-being.
Champion Inclusion: Ensure every child has the opportunity to achieve, no matter their ability or background, and build a school culture of acceptance and belonging.
Collaborate for Success: Work closely with families, professionals, and external agencies to create tailored learning journeys that unlock the potential of every student.
Embrace Challenges: With patience, resilience, and creativity, you’ll tackle challenges head-on and turn them into opportunities for growth and progress.
What You Bring
A deep understanding of SEND and a passion for inclusion.
A proven track record of successful leadership in education, ideally within a SEND setting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build meaningful relationships with students, staff, and families.
A caring, empathetic approach, combined with the strategic mindset needed to drive improvement and excellence.
Why Join Us?
At Windmill Hill School, every day is different, every achievement is celebrated, and every staff member is a crucial part of our students’ success stories. In return for your dedication and leadership, we offer:
A supportive and collaborative school community.
Ongoing professional development to help you grow as a leader.
The opportunity to make a profound, lasting impact on the lives of students with SEND.
A vibrant, positive workplace where your well-being is prioritized alongside that of our students.
Be the Difference
If you believe in the power of education to transform lives, and you’re ready to lead with heart, vision, and resilience, then we want to hear from you.
Come and visit us!
We believe seeing our school in action is really important. To arrange a tour or ask additional questions please contact Kay Matthews, HR Business Partner. (07485 369404) kmatthews@creatingtomorrow.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About Windmill Hill School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 103 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Windmill Hill School website (opens in new tab)
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