Deputy Headteacher

Belmont School has a reputation for turning pupils previous failures into success. With a modern and innovative pupil centred approach, it has been judged Good by Ofsted since 2018. For pupils with emotional social, behavioural and learning difficulties, a place at Belmont School ensures improvements in behaviour, confidence and self-belief, which can then be transferred into appropriate and accelerated learning inside the classroom and beyond. Our Primary Provision, in a standalone building, continues to improve providing a quality, nurturing educational placement for SEMH and ASC children offering a therapeutic support from THRIVE™ and  our on-site Barnardo’s Therapist. We also provide an excellent Family Support Programme.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic, passionate and committed Primary Deputy Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team and to help develop our outstanding curriculum, implement our vision and promote outstanding teaching and learning. The successful candidate will have experience of working with young people with a range of complex learning needs. He/she will be able to demonstrate a working understanding of how these needs impact upon learning and behaviour in the classroom.

The successful candidate will manage the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and drive academic performance, developing new approaches to maintain a nurturing environment. The ability to represent the school externally is essential: engaging with Ofsted and chairing annual educational healthcare plan reviews. Our new Deputy Headteacher will work in close partnership with the SLT at Belmont Primary School to achieve consistency of culture, achievement and service.

Suitable candidates will be able to demonstrate experience and expertise in the following areas:

• passionate with an interest in new methods of care, education and therapy
• exceptional leadership, influencing and coaching skills
• experience of working effectively with students with complex learning needs including ASC
• a proven track record of raising standards through outstanding, inspirational and innovative practice
• a proven long term track record of outstanding and inspirational teaching
• can demonstrate a clear vision for raising standards through coaching and mentoring
• a clear understanding of what constitutes outstanding teaching, learning and assessment and how this underpins school effectiveness 

• an outstanding organiser, is proactive and has an ability to support effective teams
• excellent interpersonal skills and qualities to lead and innovate whilst inspiring and motiving staff, children and parents.
• a sound knowledge of OFSTED requirements, SEND Code of Practice and expectations relating to teaching and learning will be essential.

We are looking for a special individual who is able to help inspire and re-engage the young people in our care. This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their skills and experience in a challenging, motivating and highly rewarding environment.

Applications for this post are invited from colleagues offering SEN experience, from mainstream schools and other educational settings.

For an informal discussion by telephone, please contact, in the first instance, Mark Fletcher, Headteacher 01706 222609.

This position is due to commence as soon as possible in the Spring Term 2018 (subject to all necessary safeguarding checks including verified references and DBS checks).

Acorn Care and Education are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS Check