Deputy Principal
West Heath School
Sevenoaks
- £65,000 - £67,000 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 5 June 2022
Job overview
Are You Passionate About Supporting Students With Social, Emotional And Mental Health Needs?
West Heath is a well-established independent SEN school with charity status. We help students rebuild their lives through education and therapy, facilitating them to reach their full potential.
As Deputy Principal you would be working closely with the Principal and Senior Management Team to develop the school to further our ethos and philosophy. The successful candidate should display compassion, determination, confidence and strong decision-making abilities. They need to be collaborative, creative and forward thinking and demonstrate strong leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and in-depth knowledge of SEMH needs.
Benefits include a competitive salary, access to Employee Assist Programme and excellent development and training opportunities.
Visit our website www.westheathschool.com for to view the job description and download an application form or contact whs.hr@westheathschool.com for further information
Applicants are welcome to arrange an informal visit to the school.
Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service”.
Attached documents
About West Heath School
Our School
West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access mainstream education.
Our Mission Statement
“REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION”
To support and empower every member of our community in the process of developing the capacity to accept and exercise responsibility; to demonstrate respect for themselves and others; to build and maintain relationships based on trust, respect and integrity; and to be courageous enough to continue to build the resilience necessary to flourish.
Our Values
Respect
Having respect for others, for ourselves and for our environment.
Responsibility
Having the courage to accept responsibility for our own actions and their consequences and taking the necessary action to do what’s right.
Relationships
Being open to the vulnerability that comes from building trusting and respectful relationships, knowing that through connection comes so much of what gives life value.
Resilience
Developing the courage to live life, accepting failure as part of learning and growth, and building the capacity to respond positively to adversity.
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