Camphill Community Glencraig is currently recruiting for the following vacancy: Deputy Head of School (25/43/DHS/WEB) Purpose of the Job: The Deputy Head of School will be required to deputise for the Head of School when necessary and take an active part in all aspects of school life. Responsibilities will be shaping the future of the school and the Camphill approach, leading and managing staff, leading learning and teaching, managing the school and ensuring accountability. *Please Note this role does not currently meet the criteria set by the UK Home Office for the Tier 2 Health and Social Care Visa * Closing date: 4pm, Monday 16th June 2025 Salary:£45,406-£47,798 on a three-point incremental scale Hours: 40 hours per week Contract: Permanent Annual Leave: 33 days plus 12 statutory days Essential Criteria: Demonstrates Glencraigs values A teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in schools in Northern Ireland or A Bachelors Degree and a Waldorf Teaching Certificate A minimum of 7 years teaching experience in a paid capacity in primary/post primary SEN education and/or equivalent experience in an affiliated educational body, within the last 12 years Have a minimum of 5 years experience within the last 12 years, involving management of support staff in a special school Current educational developments and the ability to evaluate and respond to new educational challenges and manage change effectively Deal with staffing matters in accordance with CCG policies and procedures Desirable Criteria: Level 5 Positive Behaviour Support Qualification (PBS) An additional postgraduate (or equivalent or higher) qualification in Education. Have demonstrable experience as a Designated Teacher/ Deputy Designated Teacher with whole school responsibility for Child Protection including staff training, record keeping, liaising with parents and outside agencies Training and experience in the management and administration of medicines Makaton Training in Risk Assessment e.g. IOSH Skills: SEN Working with Children Children with special needs Makaton Teaching PBS Positive Behaviour Support Benefits: Group Life Assurance Paid Holidays Parking Pension Fund Performance Bonus