Deputy Headteacher
Great Oaks School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7LT18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
23 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time, Permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £75,331-£83,081
Pay scale
- L20-L24
What skills and experience we're looking for
What the school offers its staff
At Great Oaks School, we value our staff and provide a supportive and enriching environment for professional growth. Our offer includes:
-Comprehensive Induction & Professional Development
-Collaborative & Supportive Culture
-Enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme, with contributions based on salary.
-We understand the importance of key parental moments and offer staff the opportunity to take time off for special occasions in their children's lives.
-Access to online GP services, an Employee Assistance Programme and lifestyle savings.
Further details about the role
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Great Oaks School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 339 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Great Oaks School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- andyevans@greatoaks.school
- Phone number
- 02380 767660
Great Oaks School is seeking a dedicated and experienced leader with SEN experience to join our leadership team. This is a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of our school, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning, and fostering a supportive and inclusive school culture. Working closely with the Headteacher, you will drive school improvement, support staff development, and contribute to the well-being and personalised success of each student, ensuring they achieve their full potential in all aspects of their development.
As Deputy Headteacher, you will be a key leader in delivering our vision and values across all Great Oaks School sites. You will take an active role in whole-school leadership, deputising for the Headteacher when required and collaborating with stakeholders to maintain high standards of Education. You will work closely with the Assistant Headteachers to ensure oversight of key responsibilities. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader with a passion for special education and a commitment to ensuring all students can succeed.
Depending on the outcome of the recruitment process, there may be an opportunity to appoint more than one Deputy.
Arranging a visit to Great Oaks School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email andyevans@greatoaks.school.
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