Deputy Head

Villa Real School is an all age 2 to 19 years Special School with pupils with SLD, PMLD and Autism.

The Governors are seeking to employ a dynamic and enthusiastic Deputy Head Teacher to enhance the leadership and management of our school, who has knowledge of students with a high level of need. This post does not have a class responsibility however there will be a requirement to cover for absence and PPA if required.

A rare opportunity has arisen within our fantastic special school. We are seeking an ambitious Deputy Headteacher to complement our senior leadership team. 

We welcome all candidates who can think strategically and provide inspirational leadership skills to all staff. Working within Villa Real Senior Leadership Team you will bring change in a positive way and build on initiatives to develop our vision for the future.  

Villa Real is a truly wonderful place to work. It is a special place to visit and provides the children and families it supports great opportunities. Our children are taught via a bespoke curriculum that meets their needs. 

We offer a happy, caring and stimulating environment, where everybody is welcomed and respected.  Our ethos and core values support this model and are lived out in the daily work of the school and within the community. 

Our ambition, and yours, will be that Villa Real will continue to be a centre of excellence for promoting the latest inclusive practices within education; locally, regionally and nationally.  Our pupils deserve an education that will change their lives and give them the opportunity to fulfil their full potential, and in turn the special candidate will enjoy a fulfilling career, releasing your potential and maximising your impact in a forward thinking and innovative ethos.

For an informal, confidential conversation about the role, please call Jill Bowe on 01207 503651.

The range for the post is open for discussion for exceptional candidates. 

Essential Qualifications: QUALIFIED TEACHER STATUS

Closing date: 25th May 2022 – 9am

Interview date: 27th May 2022

Contact for application packs: Mrs. J. Bowe

Email: villareal@durhamlearning.net

Tel: 01207 503651

Please note that the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position and therefore you are required to complete the “disqualification by association” declaration form. Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment 

NOTE: All School Posts are subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure