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Join Us as Deputy Principal - Academic
At the National Autistic Society, we offer many services to support autistic children and young people. We work to improve education, care, and experiences so they can reach their full potential.
About the School
The purpose of our school is to help prepare young people to make a successful transition into adulthood with the confidence and the necessary skills to live as independently as possible and participate in their local community. Our aim is to enable pupils to be the best version of themselves by providing timely support within a safe and engaging learning environment whilst conveying our core values.
About the Role
As Deputy Principal – Academic, you will support the Principal in leading the strategic direction of the school. You will hold full accountability for Inclusion and provide leadership for curriculum quality, teaching and learning, assessment, and pupil outcomes across the whole school.
What You’ll Do
1. Lead the strategic oversight of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning (including Post‑16).
2. Drive inclusive practice across the school in line with the Ofsted framework.
3. Lead assessment and progress‑monitoring systems and ensure high standards for pupil outcomes.
What We’re Looking For
4. Strong leadership and school‑improvement experience, including coaching and developing staff.
5. Excellent understanding of the English National Curriculum and SEND, ideally with strength in primary English.
6. QTS/QTLS (and a driving licence).
This role is a permanent, full-time contract for 35 hours per week.
What we can offer you
7. Pension– Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
8. Training– Great induction and training, including autism training.
9. Discounts– Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
10. Healthcare– Cash plan for permanent staff.
11. Life Assurance– 2x your base salary.
12. Flexible Benefits– Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
13. Support– 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
14. Mindfulness– Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
15. Blue Light Card– Eligibility for discounts.
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