Deputy Headteacher for St. Giles' Special School in Croydon
St Giles School, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6DF21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
25 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- English, Mathematics, Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time: Minimum directed hours 32.5 hours per week plus as required. Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L13 to L19
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
- Have knowledge and understanding of the needs of complex SEND pupils
- Show the experience required to be responsible for an irresistible Curriculum,
- Be committed to providing a high level of Safeguarding for pupils and the school community in all areas of school life.
- Have ambitious expectations for all pupils with SEN and disabilities
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of, and manage a large team
- Have the skills and ability to provide professional leadership and management of relevant school staff in order to enhance their effectiveness.
- Be professional and highly motivated with the ability to inspire others.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our very special pupils and to have fun
- A welcoming and enthusiastic environment with a talented and dedicated staff team
- A supportive and inclusive school community where everyone is valued
- A bespoke programme of CPD
- A highly skilled and supportive governing body with a strong commitment to the school.
Further details about the role
The Deputy Headteacher is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and the purpose is to have overall responsibility for Curriculum HR and Safeguarding.
The Deputy Headteacher has oversight of the school when the Headteacher is not on site.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Giles School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Please note these posts will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service, pre-employment health screening and Right to Work checks.
We will be undertaking an online search on candidates shortlisted for a vacancy.
We value diversity in our workforce and positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Giles School
- School type
- Special school, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 117 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Giles School website
- Email address
- margaret.booker@st-giles.croydon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02086802141
Our vision is to give every child every opportunity to “be the best that they can be”.
We cater for children with complex physical disabilities, medical needs, speech and language difficulties and a range of associated learning difficulties aged 4 - 16. We have a Further Education unit for young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties aged 16-19. Our dedicated staff team work closely with health professionals and parents to enable each child to reach their full potential. Our highly specialist environment and exciting curriculum ensures that learning is fun and engaging.
Arranging a visit to St Giles School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email margaret.booker@st-giles.croydon.sch.uk.
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