Deputy Headteacher for Specialist SLD and PMLD School
Zenith Multi Academy Trust, Benfleet, SS7 1RQ37 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
21 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 May 2026
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, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership pay scale L14 to L18
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Deputy Headteacher shall play a major role under the overall direction of the headteacher in;
- Formulating the aims and objectives of The Wolsey Park School;
- Establishing the policies and curriculum through which they shall be achieved;
- Managing staff and resources to that end; and
- Monitoring progress towards their achievement;
The Deputy Headteacher shall undertake any professional duties of the headteacher reasonably delegated to them by the headteacher. Further key areas of responsibilities will be matched to the experience, strengths and development needs of the leadership team. They will include:
- Create a culture where learners experience a positive and enriching school life
- Have ambition for all learners
- Make sure the school prioritises meaningful collaboration with parents, carers and professionals, in the best interests of the learners
- Establish and grow a culture of staff collaboration, respect, care and professionalism
- Play a key role in establishing and embedding research-based strategies that ensure the highest quality of education
- Uphold teaching and learning standards so that all learners are best prepared for adulthood, with access to a quality curriculum that meets their personal needs
- Quality-assure the annual review process, leading annual reviews where appropriate
The Deputy Headteacher shall undertake the professional duties of the headteacher in the event of their absence from the school. It is recognised that as a split-site school, the Deputy of Wolsey Park will be a highly visible leadership partner.
Safeguarding
Fulfil personal responsibilities and support the Headteacher in securing compliance by those working in school, for safeguarding as set out in the Children’s Act, Statutory Guidance and by the Local Children’s Safeguarding Board. These include:
- Operating a culture of listening to children and taking account of their wishes and feelings, both in individual decisions and the development of services;
- Operating clear whistleblowing procedures,
- Sharing information, with other professionals
- Operating safe recruitment practices
- Ensuring appropriate supervision and support for staff, including undertaking Induction, safeguarding training and reviews of practice
- Operating and monitoring clear policies for dealing with allegations against people who work with children
Specific duties
- Contribute to whole school organisation, strategy and development
- Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures in such a way as to support the school’s values and vision
- Ensure staff and pupils’ safety and welfare through effective approaches to safeguarding, as part of duty of care
- Promote the safety and well-being of pupils
- Direct and supervise teachers & support staff
- Contribute to the recruitment, selection, appointment and professional development of other teachers and support staff
- Lead on liaison and partnership working with therapeutic and social care colleagues
- Participate in arrangements for the appraisal and review of their own performance and that of other teachers and support staff
- Participate in arrangements for their own further training and professional development and that of other teachers and support staff including induction
- Plan and teach lessons to the classes they are assigned to teach within the context of the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
- Make sure the school fulfils statutory duties regarding the SEND Code of Practice
- Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
What the school offers its staff
Working for Zenith brings manybenefits:
- Free Benenden Healthcare Scheme
- GP 24/7 - Access to a GP 24 hours a day seven days a week for you and your immediate family
- Access to a Mental Health Helpline 24 hours a day seven days a week
- Medical Diagnostics
- Medical Treatment at one of the hospitals in our treatment network for certain procedures.
- Physiotherapy
- Access to a care adviser who can provide advice and information on adult care services
- Access to a care adviser who can provide advice and information on Neurodiversity and Disability services
- Cancer Advice Service
- Mental Health Counselling Support
- Access to Benenden Healthcare rewards and discounts scheme
- 46% off digital fitness subscriptions
- 22% off activity trackers from Fitbit
- Save up to 11% on the cost of gift cards of E-Gifts
- Lifestyle shopping vouchers – save 6%
- Home movies rentals – save up to 40%
- VIVUP Employee Assistance Programme and Lifestyle savings membership
- On site staff counselling programme
- Access to Bike2Work scheme
- Annual calendar of wellbeing events
- Eye sight tests
- On-site free medical health checks
- On-site flu jab clinics
- Free access to on-site gym facilities
- Generous Teachers’ Pension and Local Government Pensions schemes
- Generous annual leave entitlement for full-time support staff up to 29 days + 8 bank holidays per annum
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to the following satisfactory pre-employment checks:
• Health
• Identity
• Relevant work qualifications
• Right to work in the UK
• Barred List Check (previously List 99)
• Disclosure & Barring Service Check (for all staff and volunteers)
• References
• Childcare Disqualification Declaration Check (relevant Primary School posts only)
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Zenith Multi Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- leighch@zmat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01702 426707
We are a small, locally-based Trust in South East Essex, currently comprising one primary school and three secondary schools: Laindon Park Primary School and Nursery, The James Hornsby School in Basildon, Castle View School in Canvey Island, and The King John School in Benfleet.
Our core purpose is to enhance the life chances of every child and drive social mobility.
Zenith Trust will ensure excellence across the pillars of school improvement, governance, and business operations, harnessing the transformative power of collaboration so that all students attend truly outstanding schools.
Regardless of background or need, all students will achieve highly and have high levels of well-being, because they are taught and supported by the very best staff, who are well-trained and supported, buy into Zenith’s vision, and are committed to providing a quality education for all. School leaders act ethically, inclusively, and always with the child’s best interests at heart. Our students will be aspirational for themselves, enjoying their time at school, and flourishing as individuals within a safe, secure and nurturing environment.
All Zenith schools value students’ social, moral, cultural, and spiritual development, building exceptional character so that students are kind, resilient, and inspired to be life-long learners. By working closely with the families and local communities we serve, and listening to students’ voices, students will be well-prepared for life in a modern, tolerant Britain. They will secure outstanding academic outcomes and high quality destinations, always well-prepared for their next steps. As adults, they will lead happy, purposeful, and rewarding lives, and make a positive contribution to the world.
Arranging a visit to Zenith Multi Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email leighch@zmat.co.uk.
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