Deputy Principal
The Vanguard School, Lambeth
Lambeth
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2022
Job overview
Job title: Deputy Principal
Location: Lambeth
Salary: Leadership Group Pay Scales L10-L15 (England & Wales - excluding London area)
Start Date: September 2022
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Closing date: Friday May 20th 2022
Interview date: W/C 23rd 2022
Who we are
We are the leading UK charity for people with autism and their families. We provide information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for people with autism. We are proud of the difference we make.
About the school
Vanguard School (NASAT) is a specialist school, transforming the lives of young people on the autism spectrum. We are creating a true community school which is linked with, community groups, parents, local authorities, and other schools in the region.
The NAS Academies Trust (NASAT) in partnership with Lambeth Local Authority established a special free school (NAS Vanguard School) for autistic students. As with all NAS schools, the pedagogy will be informed by researched and established methods of best practice in teaching autistic young people.
We aim to deliver the highest level of education. Together, we will create a safe, positive and structured environment in which every young person is respected and encouraged to achieve independence (through academic, employment and personal skills development).
NAS Academies Trust (NASAT) currently includes two other free schools, Church Lawton School & Thames Valley School. The school works to maximise the standards, curriculum offer, training and employment opportunities. This role will enable you to influence & contribute to the future of the NAS Academies Trust schools.
Who we are looking for
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of developing the school and as Deputy Principal, you will be working closely with the Principal and the Local Governing Body and be a valued member of the Senior Leadership Team. We are looking for someone who can support the Principal to create a distinctive ethos and philosophy so that from the moment a person enters the building they will know this is a school where students are respected, achieve beyond what is expected, are empowered to make positive choices about their own lives and have rich and varied experiences.
To be considered for this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate strong leadership qualities (including those of innovation and vision), as well as demonstrating specialist ASD knowledge (through experience and practice).
What we can offer you
• Excellent induction, training and development programme including Autism-specific interventions and NAS conference opportunities
• Reflective supervision, mentoring and coaching
• 24 hour access to online training
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance counselling programme
• Teacher’s Pension scheme
• Career progression opportunities
How to apply
Please complete the online application form on the National Autistic Society website. When completing the supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and highlight any information that shows your suitability for the role.
For more information about this job please email
Dr Khursh Khan (NAS Head of School Improvement and Operations) on khursh.khan@nas.org.uk and Sandra Harrison (Interim Principal) on sandra.harrison@nas.org.uk
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism or Asperger syndrome.
The NAS and NAS ACADEMIES TRUST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
We adhere to all the necessary safeguarding checks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2021, including checking ID documents on all site visits (entry will not be allowed without this), all pre-employment vetting checks must include; references from previous employers, an enhanced DBS with barred list check, a section 128 check and a check on the Teaching Regulation Agency.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Charity number 269425 (England and Wales); SC039427 (Scotland)
NAS ACADEMIES TRUST Company number 7954396 (A charity by statute)
About The Vanguard School, Lambeth
- The Vanguard School, Lambeth
- Lollard Street, Kennington, Lambeth, London
- SE11 6QH
- United Kingdom
Welcome to Vanguard School, where each child is treated as an individual. Vanguard school is an ambitious, forward-thinking specialist school, which seeks to advance thinking on what autistic people can achieve and how vital their place is in society.
We take enormous care to give our pupils the support they need to learn well and to develop their confidence and independence. Small classes, committed and experienced specialist teachers, and a wonderful learning environment all make our school an exceptional place to be. We are encouraging and supportive, and always celebrate achievement. We also ask pupils to work hard, and help them to enjoy the success that this brings.
Vanguard is one of the three schools which make up the Liberty Academy Trust, an education charity established in 2022. Together, our vision is to create a world that works for autistic children and young people, by providing an exceptional educational offer so that they achieve success now and are well-prepared for adulthood. We work towards this vision through our core values of courage, determination and teamwork.
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