Deputy Headteacher – Full Time – Non-Maintained Special School

Deputy Headteacher – Full Time – Non-Maintained Special School

Start Date: September 2024

Pay: L14 £65,010 to L18 £71,729 plus annual SEN Allowance of £2,539. School is a member of TPS with contributions paid accordingly.

A relocation package may be available for the successful candidate.

Are you motivated to work in a school where the vision is to improve the quality of life for all students? Are you enthused by the prospect of supporting an ethos where the holistic needs of every student are prioritised and where we strive to see the good in everyone?

We are looking to appoint a versatile and talented senior leader to the post of Deputy Headteacher in our unique day and residential school, which caters for boys aged 9 to 19, who are primarily diagnosed with Autism and experience other complex needs such as PDA, ADHD, dyslexia, and Dyspraxia.

Breckenbrough is a picturesque non-maintained special school set in the heart of North Yorkshire with 70 students on roll. As a school with a Quaker ethos, we pride ourselves on our shared values of equality, respect, tolerance, honesty, forgiveness, and conflict resolution, as we strive to attain the best outcomes possible for all our students.

If you have a genuine love of learning and an appreciation of how a nurturing and caring environment can support all children to grow into happy, healthy, and successful individuals, you would make a great addition to our team.

The successful applicant will:

• Work alongside the Headteacher to support and develop strategic initiatives and drive forward continuous whole school improvement.

• Play a key role in the Senior Leadership Team, with particular reference to personal development and behaviour, monitoring and analysing outcomes, monitoring the quality of education, and leading on curriculum development.

• Have experience of school leadership in either special and/or mainstream settings, including managing staff performance and professional development.

• Have proven high quality experience of supporting students with a range of complex needs. Knowledge of successful strategies for meeting the needs of young people with Autism is essential, as is an understanding of behaviour and strategies to support students with high levels of anxiety.

• Be a professional individual who is prepared to work flexibly in a vibrant, caring, and supportive environment, with students who really appreciate a staff team who are reliable and compassionate.

We would encourage potential applicants to arrange a visit to the school or make arrangements for an informal discussion about the post prior to making an application.

Breckenbrough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications for all advertised posts: Friday 10th of May at 12 noon

Apply for an application pack by emailing: diane.walker@breckenbrough.org.uk

01845 587238

Interview dates are 16 and 17th of May here in school. Note CVs are not accepted