Deputy Headteacher - Marshfields Special School, Peterborough

Deputy Headteacher

Marshfields Special School, Peterborough

Full Time, Permanent

September 2024

Pay Scale: L20 – L24

Are you an ambitious leader ready to take the next step? Do you have a secure knowledge of effective provision for pupils with a wide range of SEND needs?

Marshfields Special School wishes to appoint, on a full-time basis, an energetic, creative and inspiring Deputy Headteacher to help lead our school in the next stage of its development.

Marshfields School is a 191 place special provision for students aged 7 to 19 with a wide range of Learning Difficulties. In September 2023 the school achieved a ‘Good’ Ofsted Inspection Rating which reflected the school’s ethos that every student matters. The school currently has a well balanced budget and places the continued success of the students at the forefront of everything we do.

We are looking to recruit someone who:

·        Has recent, successful experience as a Senior Leader or someone who is looking for an opportunity to take the next step in their leadership career and make a positive impact in our school

·        Is driven, highly ambitious and enthusiastic

·        Has a strong understanding of effective provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and SEND legislation.

·        Shows a commitment to an ambitious curriculum, excellent teaching and learning which leads to pupils developing independence

·        Is an excellent communicator and able to build effective partnerships with families, staff, governors and the wider community

·        Has a flexible approach to working

·        Has a strong commitment to inclusion

·        Has a secure understanding of effective safeguarding

In return we offer:

·        Pupils who are, eager to learn and genuinely proud of their school

·        The opportunity to make a real and significant difference to young people’s lives.

·        A supportive parent/carer community

·        Excellent opportunities for professional development

·        Committed and dedicated staff

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 12th April 2024 at 12 noon.

Interview Date: Friday 19th April 2024

Start Date: 1st September 2024

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.   Please contact Kim Pizzo, School Business Manager, to arrange, via email or telephone kimpizzo@marshfields-sch.co.uk, 01733 568058.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please feel free to contact Ian Graham, Headteacher, iangrahamwells@marshfields-sch.co.uk

More information about the school can be found on our website:

https://www.marshfields.co.uk/

Marshfields Special School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Governing Body follows safer recruitment practice and Enhanced DBS checks with Barred list will be required from the successful candidate. For all shortlisted candidates references will be requested in advance and online searches will take place.

To apply please complete the school application form and provide a covering letter addressed to Ian Graham, Headteacher, and send by email to iangrahamwells@marshfields-sch.co.uk