Job introduction Hamilton Lodge School & College for Deaf Children OFSTED – Outstanding residential provision, Good education setting Vacancy: Head Teacher Salary: Leadership L17-L19 on call allowance of £8,000 We have recently restructured our provision to ensure the sustainability of education for Deaf students. The Head Teacher role will provide the new post holder the opportunity to develop their vision for specialist education for Deaf students from 11 to 19 alongside our enthusiastic and highly skilled team. Trustees are seeking a new Head Teacher to provide inspiring, professional and purposeful leadership for the school and college. A Head Teacher who will continue to secure its success and improvement, ensuring high quality education and residential care for all its students. About the role The successful applicant will be a qualified teacher, ideally a Teacher of the Deaf or other SEN qualifications, with recent experience in senior management within a special needs provision environment. Additionally, they will have experience as a designated person for Child Protection and Safeguarding. The successful applicant will also have significant and proven experience and success in managing and inspiring multi-disciplinary staff teams. Visit our website to apply – www.hamiltonlsc.co.uk/recruitment and return applications to hr@hamiltonlsc.co.uk Closing date: 12 May 2025 For any questions or an informal discussion please contact the current Interim Principal, Lorraine Slee on 01273 682362 or email lorraine.slee@hamiltonlsc.co.uk or to contact the Chair of Trustees and Governors please email gail.pilling@hamiltonlsc.co.uk Visits to our school are very welcome. We look forward to hearing from you. Commitment to safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Additional information Brighton & Hove City Council is advertising on behalf of the school and is not the employer in this case. Company information Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.