Deputy Headteacher
Heltwate School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 8RL7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
10 May 2024 at 9am
Date listed
22 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, 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 Scale 14-18
What skills and experience we're looking for
Deputy Headteacher
Overall purpose of the post:
Working as a leader of the senior leadership team, to provide the effective day to day running and leadership for the whole school in line with our school development plan which secures its success and improvements, ensuring high quality education for all pupils.
Main responsibility
Under the overall direction of the Headteacher the Deputy Headteacher will;
Work alongside the Headteacher ensuring an appropriate, relevant curriculum is designed; is relevant and has an impact across the school, which secures good and meaningful pupil progress.
Support the Headteacher in monitoring the effectiveness of the school through self-evaluation and to develop effective school development plans.
Be the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and part of the team of Designated Safeguarding Officers across the school in line with duties and responsibilities as stated in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
Be the Designated Teacher for Children in Care
Ensure the day-to-day effective organisation and running of the whole school including the management and deployment of staff as appropriate
Play a lead role in formulating the aims, objectives of the school and establishing the policies through which they are to be achieved
Carry out the professional duties of a teacher as required
The Deputy Headteacher is expected to carry out the duties of this post in line with the remit outlined in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. If the Headteacher is absent, the deputy Headteacher will deputise, as directed by the governing board carrying out the professional responsibilities of a Headteacher.
Duties and responsibilities
Leadership and management of the school
- In partnership with the Headteacher and governors establish and implement an ambitious vision and ethos for the future of the school
Play a leading role in the school improvement and school self-evaluation planning process, including devising, implementing and monitoring development plans.
Ensure that policies and procedures are upheld and reflect current practices, and are reviewed regularly
In partnership with the Headteacher manage school resources, including the appointment, deployment, and development of staff to make the most effective use of skills, expertise and experiences to ensure that all staff have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities.
Leadership and management of the school cont.
To take a lead role ensuring that good quality training (CPD), is identified, implemented and monitored in line with school development plans.
To lead on ensuring all new staff have appropriate induction and mentoring packages in place.
To lead the implementation and monitoring of multi-disciplinary teams within school to ensure effectiveness meeting the needs of the school.
To line manage and undertake performance management as delegated by the Headteacher.
To manage the process of admitting pupils into Heltwate and to gather necessary information and communicate this as required.
Oversee the work of supply staff / trainees / Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and volunteers in the school
Manage HR and other leadership processes as appropriate e.g. sickness absence, disciplinary, capability
To undertake any professional duties, reasonably delegated by the Headteacher
Leading Teaching and Learning
Work alongside the Headteacher on the quality of education, through curriculum development, implementation and monitoring, including accreditation outcomes and statutory compliance and reporting.
Plan, monitor and report on the effective use of allocated budgets
Lead the reporting of key information relating to the impact of teaching to parents and other relevant stakeholders.
Be an excellent role model, exemplifying a high standard of teaching and promoting high expectations for all members of the school community
Lead the positive behaviour interventions across the school, ensuring Risk Assessments are in place, staff receive appropriate training, incidents are recorded and monitored in line with school and statutory requirements.
To manage the process of EHCPs in line with Local Authority procedures.
Ensure a consistent approach to standards of behaviour and attendance are implemented across the school
Strengthening the School Community
Work with the Headteacher in developing the policies and practice, which promote inclusion, equality and the extended services that the school offers
Promote the positive involvement of parents/carers in school life
Organise and conduct meetings where appropriate with parents and carers
Promote positive relationships and collaborate with colleagues in other schools and external agencies
Attending governor meetings and present and report as directed by the Headteacher
What the school offers its staff
Deputy Headteacher
Start: September 2024
Salary: Leadership Scale 14-18
Contract type: Full time
Contract term: Permanent
Location: Heltwate School
Key dates
Apply by: Friday 10th May 2024 School Tours: Thursday 2nd May @10am and Tuesday 7th May @1.30pm. Interviews: Week commencing 20th May 2024
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and inspirational leader to join our school as a Deputy Headteacher from September 2024. We are looking for a skilled and motivated professional, with a passion for improving the life experiences and opportunities of children and young people with SEND, allowing pupils ‘to be the best they can be!’
Heltwate School is a 210-place special school in Peterborough for pupils aged 4 to 19 years olds with a wide range of Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD).
The school operates as one school across 3 separate sites within the city.
The successful candidate will work across all three sites as a leader of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), to provide effective day to day running and leadership for the whole school in line with our school development plan.
If you:
have significant leadership experience at middle or senior leadership level
have a clear and up to date knowledge and understanding of relevant safeguarding legislation and ability to prompt a culture of safeguarding across the school.
have experience of teaching pupils with a wide range of learning needs, preferable between the ages of 4-19 year olds
experience of planning, delivering and monitoring a curriculum for pupils with diverse learning needs
have good organisational skills and interpersonal skills forming positive and professional relationships with pupils, staff and parents
be able to develop and establish excellent relationships with the community and other stakeholders and can work effectively as part of a team
We can offer you:
a supportive and friendly working environment in a school that firmly holds its pupils at the heart of everything we do
excellent opportunities to develop your leadership skills
an exciting curriculum where creativity and real purposeful learning is key
a supportive, experienced, and motivated staff team.
friendly, dedicated and supportive staff, parents and governors
the opportunity to work strategically to develop your own leadership skills, and hone school improvement with support from nationally recognised organisations.
the management of multiple sites and key stages
on-going professional development opportunities for future leaders.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please telephone the school office to make an appointment: 01733 262878
Please email applications to recruitment@heltwate.net
The Governing Board of Heltwate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practice complies with all relevant legislation.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable groups the appointment is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Governing Board of Heltwate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practice complies with all relevant legislation. As part of our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable groups the appointment is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school will carry out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@heltwate.net
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About Heltwate School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 18
- School size
- 207 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Heltwate School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@heltwate.net
- Phone number
- 01733 262878
Heltwate is a highly regarded mixed day special school offering education for pupils aged 4-19 years who have a wide range of interests, abilities and learning needs. We provide the highest quality of education, therapy and care to children who have moderate to severe learning difficulties. In addition, we also offer Autism specific education.
We are a school committed to life-long learning and our education includes the subjects of the national curriculum and more importantly communication, life and social skills.
We are currently situated over two sites, the Heltwate main site is home to Reception to Key Stage 3 pupils and Heltwate @ St George's in Lawn Avenue, Dogsthorpe is where our Post 16 young people are located. In 2023 we expect to open our Jubilee site in Bretton for our Early Years learners.
Arranging a visit to Heltwate School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@heltwate.net.
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