Deputy Head Teacher

Applications are warmly invited for a dynamic and inspirational Deputy Head Teacher. Mountjoy School has 51 fabulous pupils all of whom are aged between 2.5-19 years with severe, profound and multiple learning disabilities and complex needs. Mountjoy is a "Good" school well on the way to becoming Outstanding. 

We are looking for a Deputy that shares our ambition and commitment to becoming Outstanding.

Are you:

• Positive and solution orientated with all stakeholders;
• Completely committed to meeting each individual pupil’s complex needs and achieving the highest national standards;
• Committed to the right for pupils with learning difficulties to have a broad and balanced education and develop their core skills;
• Able to apply a high level of understanding of the needs of our pupils, the appropriate strategies to meet these needs and lead others in understanding and implementing effective techniques;
• Able to have an eye for detail whilst maintaining awareness of the ‘big picture’;
• Highly self-reflective, able to lead in specific areas and committed to continual improvement;
• Determined to achieve the best for pupils by motivating and empowering staff using high levels of emotional intelligence;
• Able to take collective responsibility and work within clear lines of communication and professionalism;
• Able to have ‘difficult conversations’ with staff when necessary in order to move forward and achieve optimised outcomes for pupils;
• Able to appreciate a multitude of competing pressures, evaluate and then prioritise to achieve maximum positive impact for pupils;
• Determined to work collaboratively, ensuring that the opportunities are provided for inclusion, outreach, inreach and shared learning;
• Able to synthesise, support and promote a change agenda at school, local and national level?

There will be an expectation of a teaching commitment of two days per week.

We have very supportive Governors and parent/carers who provide encouragement and expertise to strengthen the ethos of the school.

Visits to school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.

More information about our school is available on our website at: http://mountjoy.dorset.sch.uk/