Deputy Headteacher

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER , Ref: DH 001/23

MEDINA HOUSE SCHOOL, School Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 2HS 

Tel: 01983 522917 E-mail: finance@medinahouse.iow.sch.uk

Web: www.medinahouseschool.co.uk

Headteacher: Julie Beadsworth

Salary:  Leadership Scale 9 – 13 £53972- £59558

Required from 1st September 2023

Do you want to be part of an amazing team to ensure the best outcomes for fantastic children?

If so, read on…..  

The children here at Medina House are looking for an inspirational interim deputy head to help our school to continue to be the best it can be.

We are looking for an outstanding professional with proven senior leadership experience, who has a commitment to high standards and to the constant progress of pupils with complex learning difficulties, aged 2-11 and the ability to work effectively with the whole school community. This will be a non-teaching post. As a Rights Respecting School, we are looking for someone who is a passionate advocate of the UN convention of the Rights of the Child.

We are dedicated to continuing the amazing progress the school has made. We can offer excellent professional development to the right candidate, in a rewarding and stimulating setting.

For application forms and further details please contact the school on 01983 522917

or email admin@medinahouse.iow.sch.uk. Completed application forms should be returned to the school.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed on Tuesday 18th April at 12.30 pm or if you would like to book a phone call with the Headteacher to find out more, please ring the school office.

Closing date: Friday 21st April

Short listing: Monday 24th April

Interview:      Wednesday 3rd May   

This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Safer Recruitment Policy and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to have an enhanced DBS check and share in this commitment.

This School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please note that this role falls within the strategic partnership between the Isle of Wight Council and Hampshire County Council. The employer will be the Isle of Wight Council and employment is on Isle of Wight terms and conditions. Hampshire County Council delivers, on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council, all of its children’s services functions and did so for an agreed period of five years from 1 July 2013, the original five year partnership arrangement under direction of the Secretary of State finished in 2018 but has been extended voluntarily by both local authorities for a further five years. The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through Hampshire County Council Children’s Services Director/Assistant Director and managers who take operational responsibility for children’s services.