Deputy Headteacher

Job Title:             Deputy Headteacher

Location:             Brick Lane School, Bacon Street, London E2 6DY

Salary:                £45,000 - £55,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Hours:                 37.5 hours per week

Contract:             Permanent

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Deputy Headteacher to join our close-knit team at Brick Lane School, London. If you are looking to join an outstanding team in a school that will welcome your ideas and aim to re-engage the young people we teach, we would like to hear from you.

About the Role

The Deputy Headteacher, under the direction of the Headteacher, will take a major role in:

Formulating the aims and objectives of the school

Establishing policies for achieving these aims and objectives

Managing staff and resources to that end

Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school’s aims and objectives

If the Headteacher is absent, the Deputy Headteacher will deputise, as directed by the Regional Director

Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct

About us

Brick Lane School (part of the Options Autism Group) in East London is a brand-new independent school offering education for students aged 5 years to 18 years with a primary diagnosis of Autism. The school is scheduled to open in April 2022 and for this post the appointed candidate would start in September 2022 and therefore would be an integral part of the founding team as the school prepares for its first full inspection taking responsibility for all education and curriculum aspects of provision.

The school is located just 10 paces off the vibrant and cosmopolitan Brick Lane which is well served by public transport services including Santander Bikes. The school does have parking for staff however we encourage staff to make use of environmentally friendly alternatives and as a company the cycle to work scheme is available for all employees.

The aim of the school is to provide specialist individual support to each child, enabling them to reach their potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We will provide the young people with as much freedom as possible while offering a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals across the company who are passionate, reliable and understanding including dedicated education, care and clinical teams.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to children, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

Why join us?

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment and the chance to be part of a fantastic multidisciplinary team, who work hard and support each other to deliver personalised, bespoke education & care. Our benefits package includes free parking, shopping discounts and cashback via our ‘Rewards Hub’, and access to content on mindfulness, fitness, recipes and much more as part of our ‘Your Wellbeing Matters’ programme.

 As well as opportunities for internal promotion, you will have access to high-quality Continuing Professional Development to help pursue your own personal goals. We also offer accredited training programmes including Diplomas and NVQs, supplemented by ongoing learning opportunities.

Ultimately, all of our roles give you the opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference.

Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS.