Deputy Headteacher (Pupil Referral Unit)
Job description
Main Purpose of Post
Each Pupil Referral Unit offers educational provision to pupils aged 7-16 who are permanently excluded or at risk of exclusion from their mainstream school as well as other pupils that the LA has a statutory responsibility for such as pregnant schoolgirls.
Each PRU’s core offer is to provide short term placements for pupils up to the end of Key stage 3 with the aim of successful re-integration back into a mainstream setting. At Key Stage 4 the aim is to achieve accreditation to supports pupils onto the next stage of their education, employment, or training.
Whatever the context of the placement every pupil’s progress is assessed and monitored at all stages of their placement to ensure that provision remains appropriate and is outcome focused.
This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check