Head of Campus (Senior Deputy Headteacher)
Mayesbrook Park School, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 6TJ12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
6 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L15-L19 (£79,700 - £86,967) plus Inner London Weighting
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Deputy will report directly to the Headteacher and be responsible and accountable for the designated areas of work. Key accountabilities for the Deputy will include: -
Work with the Headteacher and Management committee to ensure the strategic vision for the school is aspirational and evident across the whole school
Implementation and monitoring of the Post-Ofsted Action Plan in line with the latest Ofsted inspection and framework
Implementing and monitoring of all systems, policies and procedures
Strategic leadership of assessment and pupil progress and related systems
Oversight of Teaching and Learning
Oversight of vocational programmes
Performance Management of middle leaders
Managing staff and resources
Maintaining strong partnerships with other agencies
Maintaining a positive ethos including the placement, care and support of pupils with a wide range of needs, including challenging behaviour
Deputising for the Head Teacher in their absence - this is a professional expectation of Deputy Headteachers under the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD)
Main Duties/Responsibilities
The duties outlined in this job description are in addition to those covered by the latest School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, which should be read in conjunction with this document. This job description is based on the National Standards of Excellence for Head Teachers (DfE 2020) which promotes excellence as standard.
Qualities and Knowledge
To promote an environment which encompasses social and emotional aspects of learning within a restorative framework.
Keep updated knowledge and understanding of education and school systems particularly in the Alternative Provision sector and pursue continuous professional development
Work within a clear set of principles centered on the school vision, ably translating local and national policy into the service context
To promote an ethos that challenges and encourages higher achievement for all
To maintain high morale and confidence and set an example of professional standards and leadership
To maintain a high standard of behaviour throughout the centre
Leadership and Supporting Learners and Staff
To ensure the highest standards of achievement for all learners with wide-ranging abilities and needs through high expectations and curriculums designed to challenge and stimulate
Secure excellent teaching through an analytical understanding of how learners learn and the core features of successful classroom practice and curriculum design, leading to rich curriculum opportunities and learners’ well-being
Establish an educational culture of sharing best practice across the school, drawing on and conducting relevant research and robust data analysis
Hold all staff you are responsible for to account for their professional conduct and practice
To support the implementation of the SEN Code of Practice and the Disability Discrimination Act to successfully identify and make provision for the specific needs of learners
Systems and Process
Support the Head Teacher to ensure that the systems are consistent, efficient and fit for purpose
Support the Head Teacher to provide a safe, calm and well-ordered environment for all pupils and staff, focused on safeguarding pupils and developing their exemplary behavior
Support the wellbeing policy of the school for both learners and adults
To take responsibility for specific sections of the improvement plan which identifies
priorities and targets for ensuring that pupils achieve high standards and make progress, increasing teachers’ effectiveness and securing school improvement
Self-improving schools
Support the drive to create an outward-facing school which works with other schools and organisations – in a climate of mutual challenge – to champion best practice and secure excellent achievements for all pupils
Support the Head Teacher to provide high quality training and sustained professional development for all staff
Other
Undertake such other duties as may be required by the Head Teacher, which are commensurate with the job and grade
At all times carry out duties with due regard to the school’s Health and Safety Policy
Work within and promote the school’s Equal Opportunities Policies
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
Competitive salary;
Friendly and supportive colleagues
Energetic vibrant and diverse environment where everyone is valued
Regular training opportunities
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to slowrie@mayesbrookparkschool.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Mayesbrook Park School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 113 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mayesbrook Park School website
- Email address
- slowrie@mayesbrookparkschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 07592033822
Mayesbrook Park School is a Pupil Referral Unit and provides alternative provision for secondary school students aged 11-16 in Barking and Dagenham. There are three campuses, soon to be four, and you may be required to work across all campuses, although will be based mainly at one as the Head of Campus.
There are approximately 150 students across the school, including permanently excluded students, KS3 pupils on short programmes and pupils with attendance and mental ill-health concerns. Many of our students have special educational needs (SEND), mainly SEMH (social, emotional and mental health).
Arranging a visit to Mayesbrook Park School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email slowrie@mayesbrookparkschool.org.uk.
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