Headteacher

Come and lead a school where, “The staff team is cohesive. Staff are passionate about their roles and have a shared commitment to ensuring the highest standards….Children’s special educational needs are not regarded as a barrier to success. The school has high aspirations and ambitions for children. Children share these ambitions and thrive in this environment” (Ofsted July 2021)

Royal School for the Deaf Derby is a unique provider of day and residential placements for deaf children and young people aged 3 - 19.  

We are looking for a new Headteacher to lead the school on its journey to be the best provision for Deaf children and young people.  Deaf culture, language and identity are at the heart of our school but if you’re not an expert don’t be daunted - we have a brilliant team with the know-what and know-how to make you one. Ideally applicants will be successful senior leaders, budding or accomplished head teachers, ready to realise the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives and opportunities of deaf children and young people.  

One hundred and four hardworking, well-behaved, confident young people are on roll, from 19 different Local Authorities ranging from Westminster to York.  Sixteen stay in residence Monday to Thursday, term time only.  Teaching and learning follows the national curriculum, mapped from EYFS to Post 16 and ready to showcase how we place the experiences, progress and achievements of young people at the heart of everything we do.  

Our Governing Body is experienced, strong and supportive with an “eyes-on, hands-off” approach.  Outstanding financial health, Outstanding care and a solidly Good school give the Head Teacher role the autonomy and the resources needed to innovate and achieve.   

See our pen portraits, read some frequently asked questions, check out our introductory video here , contact us for an informal chat about the role, book a bespoke in-person or virtual tour, watch our fortnightly BSL Newsround here . 

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is a priority. All applicants are required to fully participate in safeguarding checks throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process and apply for an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring service pre-appointment.

Further job details and application documents can be downloaded from our website at, http://www.rsdd.org.uk/job-opportunities.  To request an informal visit or discussion please contact Helen Radford, Charity and Company Secretary at Royal School for the Deaf Derby Ashbourne Road Derby DE22 3BH Voice & BSL: 07500 878569 or helen.radford@rsdd.org.uk 

Closing date for applications: 07 March 2022 

Interviews: 24th & 25th March 2022

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