What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an inspirational Deputy Head of School to join the Leadership Team at this exciting new Centre. You will work closely with the Head of School to establish and develop the Chaucer Centre, helping to shape its vision, culture, and provision. This role is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives in a start-up environment within a well-established Trust.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Head of School in establishing and leading the new Chaucer Centre, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and student welfare.
* Lead curriculum planning, implementation, and monitoring, promoting inclusive and high-quality education.
* Manage, support, and develop staff, including performance management and professional growth.
* Ensure safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing are central to all aspects of the Centre.
* Build strong partnerships with students, families, and the wider community, representing the Centre within the Trust.
Key Requirements
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with substantial leadership experience, ideally in a specialist or SEND setting.
* Strong knowledge of curriculum development, assessment, and inclusive teaching practices.
* Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage staff effectively.
* Commitment to safeguarding, student welfare, and promoting an inclusive learning environment.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills to engage students, families, and the wider community.
Rewards & Benefits
* Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
* Pension Scheme – you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme).
* Employee Wellbeing – We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme.
* Employee Discounts – Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more.
* Other – Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
Bedelsford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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