Deputy Headteacher

Required for September 2023

St. George’s School is a unique provision for SEN as a secondary school for students with severe and complex needs.

Deputy Headteacher

Leadership Scale L19 - L25 (Salary range: £69,022 – £74,282).

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the recently appointed Headteacher to ensure high standards are sustained on a continued development journey for the community of St George’s School.

The governing body and senior leadership team are seeking a confident, well organised and motivated individual to join the team. The selection process will provide opportunities for candidates to demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills when communicating with all stakeholders.

The successful candidate will receive an induction package and appropriate CPD opportunities alongside a coaching and mentoring approach.

The post currently includes the following responsibilities, which could be negotiated according to experience.

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Attendance Lead

Interventions Manager

External Agencies Liaison

Management & Co-ordination of Reduced Hours Provision

Educational Visits Co-Ordinator

Parental Liaison Lead

ECT Mentor / Leadership Mentor/ Coach

School Timetable including Enrichment

Collation of class lists

The post is a non teaching post but there is an expectation to deliver training to staff and colleagues and deliver regularly to the governing body.

Please request an information pack (job description/ person spec/ application form) if interested. The current Interim Deputy and Headteacher would also welcome informal discussion prior to application.

We can offer:

• Wonderful students.
• The opportunity to be part of an adaptable, committed and skilled staff team.
• A creative learning environment, timetable and curriculum.
• A wide range of training opportunities for career development.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.

Please contact Leon Backshall (School Business Leader) at the school for further details and an application pack.

Application forms are also available to download from the school website at

www.stgeorges-school.co.uk

Closing date: Friday 24th February 2023

Interviews: Week Commencing 13th March 2023