Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher

Chailey Heritage Foundation has an exciting new opportunity for Deputy Headteacher to join a unique place to work.

• LOCATION: onsite, BN8 4EF
• SALARY: L14-L18
• HOURS: Monday – Friday, Term time

Why Us

Chailey Heritage Foundation is a leading charity dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for children and young adults with complex neurodisabilities, physical disabilities and health needs. Our state-of-the-art facilities and expert colleagues create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive, reach their full potential and make a difference to their lives and that of their families.

There is a real sense of making a difference and belonging to something very special. 

What you’ll be doing:

As the Deputy Headteacher, you will promote the vision, values and core purpose of the school in line with agreed policies, guidelines and protocols. And ensure all colleagues are best trained to meet current and future needs of the pupils, and that the CHILD curriculum, teaching and learning continue to be judged as outstanding.

• To deputise for the headteacher when absent from school.
• Provide professional leadership which secures, in consultation with the Governing Body, the success and improvement of the school, ensuring high quality education and care for all the pupils
• Work with the Governing Body, attending committee meetings
• Support the headteacher to present the school’s performance in mediums appropriate to a range of audiences – Governors, parents/carers/families, local community, OFSTED, Education Services, and other agencies who support children and families, locally, nationally and internationally.
• Implement change in the school by contributing to, leading on and evaluating key areas of the School Development Plan (SDP).
• Monitor, analyse, evaluate and review the effectiveness of the school’s policies, practices, protocols and priorities
• Ensure readiness for Ofsted/Local authority
• With support from the Assistant Headteachers coordinate and evaluate the CHILD curriculum of the school to identify any improvements and set targets for teacher professional development
• Write, evaluate and improve the timetable and other curricular provision by analysing breadth, balance, coverage and progression in the curriculum, and curricular provision. Devise a facility timetable for learning, rooms, activities and other resources to support the CHILD Curriculum. Support the organisation of class groups and their resourcing.
• Develop and embed integrated learning strategies with therapists and other clinical colleagues
• Develop, monitor and update the learning strategy for teaching colleagues. Review and revise the learning strategy, to ensure a robust flow from the SEF to the SDP and appraisal to CPD, including systematic review of the impact of learning and INSET

Please read the job description for a more detailed description of the roles responsibilities.

What you bring to the table:

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Degree
• Evidence of further professional development
• Successful teaching and curriculum experience
• Exemplary classroom practitioner
• Successful experience in leading and managing colleagues/teams
• Knowledge of successful monitoring and assessment
• Understanding of the needs of pupils with SLD, PMLD and pupils with profound and multiple barriers to learning.
• Ability to use ICT to support the curriculum effectively
• Understanding of assessment
• Understand the SEND code of Practice and how it relates to ECHPs, annual reviews, admissions and possible tribunals
• Ability to represent the school to a variety of audiences including , OFSTED, Local authorities, social services, CCG and SEND Tribunals
• Understanding of CPD/Performance Management procedures
• Effective communicate skills, both orally and in writing, to a range of audiences and stakeholders
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality, ensuring that any personal beliefs are not expressed in ways that exploit the position
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively

Other useful skills and experience:

• Training in SEN strategies
• Experience of working with pupils with SLD and PMLD
• Experience of policy development
• Understanding of budgets
• Understanding of quality in special educational provision and strategies for raising pupil performance
• Coaching skills

This is a tremendous opportunity for someone to leverage their knowledge and skills in advancing the school's vision, values, and core purpose.

THE REWARDS GO BEYOND SALARY...

Our comprehensive benefits package includes a diverse range of rewards and benefits, ensuring that there's something for everyone. You can view our benefits on our website.

Plus, we cover the cost for all DBS checks and renewals!

For full details of the role, you can find the job description here. Deputy Headteacher Job Description

Learn more about our organisation, our purpose and values here. CHF

Application Deadline: Closing date Friday 17th May and Interviews will be held the morning of Friday 24th May. 

Apply now for your chance to be considered to join a place where you can make a real difference.

For any enquiries please contact us by email: careers@chf.org.uk or via WhatsApp on 07923233178.

Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and young adults. Employment will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory professional references, an enhanced DBS certificate and occupational health clearance. It is an offence to apply for any job in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults if you are barred from doing so.

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