Deputy Headteacher

North Ridge School Governors are looking to appoint an energetic, innovative and inspirational leader to help build on the established successes of the school. The person must be committed to working in partnership with the Headteacher and SLT in raising standards and securing the best possible achievements for every child, and will have some structured timetabled responsibility across all key stages.

It is essential that the successful candidate will:

• have high expectations of both self and others and have a proven record of raising attainment
• have excellent leadership, management, interpersonal and communication skills
• have the necessary skills and expertise to lead on Literacy & Communication throughout the school
• have in-depth knowledge of all key stages and current initiatives within the special school sector and demonstrate a clear vision of excellence in special education
• be highly organised, motivational and flexible, with the ability to lead, inspire and challenge children and colleagues
• have excellent relationships with children.

If you have all of these qualities and need a new challenge, we would love to meet you. Visits are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged.

The successful candidate will join:

Enthusiastic and friendly children who are happy, well cared for, feel safe and have a positive attitude to learning
A school with excellent professional development opportunities
A dedicated and caring staff team who are committed to building on the strengths of the school
A warm, friendly and supportive team committed to ensuring all children realise their full potential
Supportive governors and parents
A genuine opportunity to lead and make a difference

North Ridge is a school with currently 120 pupils aged 3 - 19 years from across the Doncaster area, all of whom have a statement of severe special educational needs.

This post involves working with children and therefore, if successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

North Ridge School Community School is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

If you have not heard from us by 19th May 2017 please assume you have not been short-listed for interview for the post.

Closing date: 05 May 2017
Shortlisting: 15th May 2017

For further information or to arrange a visit please contact Linda Owen, Head’s P.A., on 01302 720790, or email admin@northridge.doncaster.sch.uk

You can also view our website at www.northridge.doncaster.sch.uk