Deputy Headteacher

Bents Green Specialist Secondary School
Ringinglow Road,
Sheffield,
S11 7TB
Tel: 0114 236 3545
Email: enquiries@bentsgreen.sheffield.sch.uk
Website: www.bentsgreenschool.co.uk 
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Bents Green School is a maintained school which provides specialist education for young people aged 11-19 with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and Communication and Interaction difficulties. The school occupies an attractive and provision-rich building, with satellite hubs at Westfield School and Sheaf Specialist Vocational College. Our school is committed to ensuring all students achieve their full potential; they leave as young people who have the confidence, self-esteem and ability to live independently and flourish.

Working closely with the headteacher and governors, you will play a key role in shaping the vision and strategic direction of the school. We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher with high aspirations for themselves and for our young people and staff. Building upon your understanding of system leadership, you will be outward-facing, building relationships at local, regional and national level, with experience of working collaboratively and a commitment to forging new partnerships for the school. The role will involve multi-site leadership and management working not only at the Bents Green site, but also developing the bespoke learning provision in our two satellite hubs at Westfield School and Sheaf Specialist Vocational College.

We are looking for an inspirational school leader who:

• Is ambitious and outward-facing, with the ability to think creatively and strategically
• Has shown a commitment to develop their professional understanding and abilities
• Shares our drive and commitment to provide the very best standard of education for our young people

In return, we can offer the opportunity to:

• Lead a school alongside a National Leader in Education who will support your career progression
• Work with a happy, talented and committed staff team, and a governing body which will support your professional development
• Work with and make a real difference to the lives of our inspirational students

Although candidates should have an understanding of working with young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions, we welcome applications from those working in mainstream settings. Post-16 experience is not required. The successful candidate will be expected to take on a small teaching commitment.

Bents Green School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure & Barring Service. Please visit the school website to view our safeguarding policy.

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged and will be held on Friday 29th September 2017 or Monday 2nd October 2017. To arrange a visit, please contact Karen Taylor, PA to the Leadership Team, on 0114 236 3545. For an informal conversation with the Headteacher, Amanda Costello, please contact Karen on the same number.

Completed applications forms, and any queries about the recruitment process, should be addressed to Scott Glover at scott@gloverrecruitment.co.uk or by phoning 0776677 3682.

Please use the downloadable Word version of the application form, which is attached.

Closing date for applications: 1.00pm on Friday 6th October 2017

Assessment centre and interviews: Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th October 2017

Please note the amended interview dates