Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher Salary: L15-L19  

Ivy House is an outstanding special school (Ofsted April 2016) that provides education for 83 children and young people aged between 2-19.  Our pupils have severe, complex and profound & multiple learning disabilities. We offer a happy, supportive and purposeful environment where pupils are nurtured, praised and acknowledged for who they are, the skills they acquire and the tasks they accomplish.  

Due to a restructure of the school’s Leadership Team, the Governing Body is looking to appoint an outstanding Deputy Headteacher to further support and develop excellent practice within the school. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate to further develop their skills and abilities within a supportive and outward facing school. The post is to begin in September 2018.  

The Deputy Headteacher will: 

• Support and lead on key areas of the school improvement plan, including the 

      leadership and management across the site. 

• Ensure that standards of teaching and learning remain outstanding and are child-

      focused.

• Develop high quality educational experiences, resulting in high levels of progress, 

      achievement and attainment for all.

• Work with school leaders to support the operational running of the school, including 

      statutory procedures.

• Be a key person in liaising with other professionals, families and the wider community. 

• Support the clear vision and ethos of the school.

 • Contribute to the development and review of policies and practice, including the Self 

     Evaluation Form and School Improvement Plan.  

The school will offer:

• A highly motivated, professional and well-trained team of staff.  • A purpose-built 

     school with excellent facilities and resources. 

• Opportunities to work with families to improve outcomes for all children.   • Support 

      from other professionals and external agencies, to ensure that staff have the skills to 

     meet the needs of each child. 

• Excellent continuing professional development opportunities. 

Further information about the school and our offer is available on the school website www.ivyhouse.derby.sch.uk    

For more details please see the person specification and job description.  Visits to the school are strongly recommended and can be arranged by contacting Angela Butcher (School Business Manager) on 01332 777 920   

To apply, please visit the ‘Vacancies’ section of our website. Completed applications should be sent to admin@ivyhouse.derby.sch.uk

Closing date for applications 16:00pm Friday 13th April 2018  Interviews will be held on Thursday 26th & Friday 27th April 2018

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.  We will seek references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.