Deputy Headteacher required from April 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Cherry Garden School
Southwark
- Expired
- Salary:
- L15-L19
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2025
- Apply by:
- 13 February 2025
Job overview
Cherry Garden is an exceptional community special school that meets the needs of children (2-11 years) with severe and complex learning differences. We are in a purpose-built building with excellent facilities; however, our most valuable resource is our highly skilled and passionate staff team. We strive to ensure that our pupils and families receive the very best in their holistic journey whilst at Cherry Garden School. Please check out our Instagram account Instagram@cherrygardensch
Due to the continual growth of our provision, an exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join our senior leadership team.
If you want to work in a highly successful, diverse and vibrant school, we are looking for someone who:
- • is committed to continuous improvement
- • is able to drive whole school areas of growth
- • can support and further develop all aspects of teaching and learning
- • is an exceptional leader, who has consistent high expectations
- • is able to work effectively in collaboration with families, multi-agencies and the community
- • is able to lead, support and empower a diverse staff team
- • is an enthusiastic and motivational leader who has experience in a special school setting.
We can offer you:
- • an exceptional school which is truly very special in so many ways
- • an opportunity to be part of the exciting next phase of our continual growth
- • a strong commitment to professional development and individual growth
- • an experienced and welcoming senior leadership team
- • an energetic and forward-thinking staff team
- • amazing pupils and a whole school community who share the same vision and values.
All Southwark schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check and have the right to work in the UK.
To arrange a visit or an informal discussion, please contact Kelly Hawker (Headteacher) at headteacher@cherrygardenschool.co.uk or on 0207 237 4050.
An application pack can be found on our website www.cherrygardenschool.co.uk/vacancies or may be requested from the School Administration Team at HR@cherrygardenschool.co.uk
Closing date: 13 February 2025 at 12pm
Interview date: 25 February 2025
*ALL APPLICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE MUST BE MADE USING THE SOUTHWARK COUNCIL FORM, THANK YOU*
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About Cherry Garden School
To be a centre of excellence by providing a learning environment that is professional and caring,encouraging continuous improvement for all - including schools in partnership and the local community thereby promoting positive attitudes. Providing children with an appropriate curriculum that has communication at the forefront.
At Cherry Garden school we aim to become a centre of excellence by…
Providing children with an appropriate curriculum with communication at the forefront which
• Enables all children to achieve their individual potential.
• Raises self confidence.
• Provides learning experiences which are child centred, stimulating, challenging and enjoyable.
Providing a professional and caring learning environment which
• Is calm and welcoming.
• Is safe and secure and adapted to meet individual needs.
• Promotes equality of opportunity, tolerance and respect for others.
• Promotes strong teamwork.
• Is Energetic and enthusiastic.
Encouraging continuous improvement for all by
• Promoting the sharing of expertise in the community.
• Welcoming the community in shared experiences.
• Promoting a collaborative approach with partner schools and other agencies.
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