Deputy Headteacher
Shaftesbury High School, Harrow, HA3 6LE60 days remaining to apply
Start date details
November 2025
Closing date
24 September 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £66,152.00 - £74,239.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership 10 - 15
Deputy Headteacher job summary
Shaftesbury High School is a successful and well-respected Secondary SEND school which caters for up to 175 pupils, aged 11-19, with a wide range of learning needs. We have a successful and engaging curriculum, which engages our students in project-based learning alongside their core lessons. We place a strong emphasis on wellbeing and pastoral support We are committed to restorative practice and all staff members are CALM trained.
The new Deputy Headteacher will have experience of senior leadership in special schools for pupils with MLD, ASD and/or SLD and will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. The new Deputy Headteacher will be part of a team that ensures we deliver on our commitment to Shaftesbury’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities. The new Deputy Headteacher will be expected to support a culture that enables all learners and staff to excel.
A knowledge of working with children with ASD or SLD would be preferable.
We are looking to hear from leaders with the experience of working with young people who have a range of learning needs. We are looking for someone who is creative and innovative.
If you are an inspirational, motivated, and forward-thinking leader, with experience of whole school development and improvement, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.
We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who:
is a team player.
Is an effective communicator.
Is a motivational line manager.
Can work well with staff, students, and parents to ensure that Shaftesbury High School continues to place the students at the centre of the decision-making process.
Has the vision and strategic thinking skills to continue developing Shaftesbury High School.
Has the ability, creativity, and ambition to plan and lead constructive change.
Can work closely with the Assistant Head (Quality of Education) to focus on developing our ambitious curriculum.
Has in-depth knowledge of SEND, including the latest developments in pedagogy.
We offer
An exciting and challenging role.
A supportive whole staff team and governing body.
An engaging and forward-thinking curriculum and assessment systems.
A strong pastoral ethos.
A fantastic pupil population with supportive parents and families.
A competitive salary Leadership 10-15
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Shaftesbury High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young prople and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2011)
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Shaftesbury High School
- School type
- Special school, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 171 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Shaftesbury High School website
Special Needs High School
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