Deputy Headteacher

Churchill Special Free School, part of Unity Schools Partnership, a trust of 30 schools, is seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational deputy headteacher.

We are a special school with a unique environment which caters for 70 pupils aged between 8 and 18 who are of average or above average cognitive ability, usually with a diagnosis of language and communication difficulties and high functioning autism. Pupils at Churchill school are at the centre of everything we do. We have high expectations for both behaviour and achievement and see that every learner has a unique personality and talents to be developed. The school was inspected in June 2019 when the overall effectiveness was judged to be outstanding. The inspection report states “The school is a very calm, caring place, where pupils feel comfortable and able to deal with any difficulties and previous negative experiences of education. Pupils appreciate the chance they have to improve their knowledge and skills in such a supportive environment where all staff care and understand them. As one pupil stated, this is ‘a high-functioning autism paradise’.

We are keen to appoint a deputy headteacher who will who have the skills and experience to build on established success and support staff, as they contribute and influence the school’s development.

Applications should be completed online. The person specification sets out the areas that you will need to cover to support your application.

If you would like to visit the school, then please contact our office on (01440) 760338 or email admin@churchillschool.co.uk 

Closing date:12.00pm on Tuesday 18th May 2021

Interviews: w/c 24th May 2021

If you wish to apply, please use the following link https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/134737TES 

If you are a current employee of Unity Schools Partnership, please use the following link to apply https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/134737INT 

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Unity Schools Partnership, welcoming diversity.