Deputy Head Teacher

Deputy Headteacher  
Location:  Risborough
Salary:   Up to £55,000 per annum dependent on experience
Hours:  37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Teaching Personnel have an exciting opportunity to work with a secondary school based in Risborough. The school are looking for an experienced and dedicated Deputy Headteacher.

Job Purpose

To provide a high-quality education service for our students in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body. To work with the Head Teacher, leadership team and other stakeholders to secure high standards throughout the school.

Key Task Areas and Responsibilities

• To comply with good safeguarding procedures and principles as detailed by the local safeguarding board
• To participate in the process of assessment of referrals
• To act as overall curriculum coordinator and manager across the school
• To act as the lead teacher for the positive support of behaviour that may challenge
• To work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team which encompasses education, residential care and the clinical team
• To monitor progress and targets to ensure that each individual student can achieve planned outcomes

Essential criteria

• Relevant experience of teaching pupils and young people with Autistic spectrum condition and/or challenging behaviours
• Relevant experience of teaching pupils and young people with complex needs
• Experience of managing staff
• Managing budgets effectively and ensuring cost efficiency
• Degree and QTS

If this opportunity is for you please send your CV to Abigail Simpson

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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