Deputy Headteacher
Heron Academy
Lambeth
- £70,807 - £77,324 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- L12-L16 ( £70,807 - £77,324) Inner London
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2024
Job overview
Deputy Headteacher
Heron Academy - London South East Academies Trust
September 2024
L12-L16 ( £70,807 - £77,324) Inner London
Lambeth
Closing Date: Noon, Monday, 20th May 2024
Interview Date: Thursday, 23rd May 2024
Heron Academy, part of London South East Academies Trust, is a unique special school deeply committed to providing an exceptional education to young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties, ensuring that every child and young person is supported to achieve their full potential.
Located in Lambeth, Heron Academy support 85 11–19-year-olds with a range of special needs, including severe and profound multiple learning difficulties, complex medical needs, ASD and challenging behaviour. The setting provides a calm and nurturing environment with expert staff committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child and young person whilst also being ambitious for their pupils providing care and support in preparing them for the next steps in their lives. Pupils have access to a comprehensive curriculum and enrichment programme designed to meet their physical, academic and emotional needs.
Heron Academy are looking for a dynamic, aspirational, and talented Deputy Headteacher with a solid understanding of teaching and learning for pupils with severe and complex needs to join their team of committed expert team of professionals. Working alongside the Headteacher the new Deputy Headteacher will help drive the school forward transforming lives of pupils and their families through the power of learning.
This is an opportunity to join an Academy and Trust sharing a culture of collaboration and continuous learning working within a community of professionals committed to educational excellence and innovation.
Applications are welcomed from experienced Deputy Headteachers, Assistant Headteachers and Senior Leaders who are ambitious, have high aspirations for children and young people, and passionate about making a difference. London South East Academies Trust are deeply invested in supporting professional growth offering excellent CPD, including SEND, behaviour, teaching and learning, and NPQ programmes.
Conversations and visits are encouraged and are very much welcomed.
For full information and to arrange your conversation / visit please contact our Recruitment Partner, Charlotte Cuthbert at Cuthbert Colvill on charlotte@cuthbertcolvill.co.uk
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About Heron Academy
Heron Academy is located in Lambeth and supports around 80 11-18-year-olds with a range of special needs, including ASD and severe and profound multiple learning difficulties.
Formerly known as The Michael Tippett School, Heron Academy is on a journey of rapid improvement, ensuring that every child and young person is supported to achieve their full potential.
A new Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team have been put in place, together with the introduction of a new uniform and a range of improvements made to the building and learning environment.
Each pupil has a personalised curriculum to meet their unique needs and to help them meet their individual targets. Our specialist staff are committed to supporting this and work in partnership with parents and carers to achieve the very best outcomes for every child and young person.
With specialist facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, sensory room and a life skills area, pupils can access a wide curriculum and enrichment programme to meet their physical, academic and emotional needs. This is an evolving and creative offer, supporting personal development and focused on meeting individual EHCP outcomes.
Heron Academy has a calm and nurturing environment. We are extremely proud of the care and support we offer to our children, as we prepare them for the next steps in their lives.
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