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Deputy Head TeacherCareTech Group • Lufton, Yeovil, UK
Deputy Head Teacher

Deputy Head Teacher

CareTech Group • Lufton, Yeovil, UK
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Location: Orchard School – Lufton, Yeovil
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, term time
Salary: Up to £44,746 per annum DOE

The Orchard is a small and unique specialist provision, nestled amongst the woodlands on the outskirts of Yeovil.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, determined and committed Deputy Headteacher to join our team at Orchard school. The ideal candidate will form part of the Senior Management Team of the school in the planning and implementation of policies, practice and working procedures. .

The School:

The Orchard school is a highly specialist, DfE-registered independent day school for students aged 11–18. The school provides tailored educational and therapeutic support for young people who have suffered trauma or have complex social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Our values are ‘Hope’ ‘Safety’ ‘Success’ and our aim is for our students to leave our care having developed their belief in their own ability and the necessary qualifications to facilitate the next step in their education journey, whatever that may be for them. Our hope is that we have inspired them to step into the world with curiosity and confidence.

Who we are looking for:

  • Successful experience of effectively supervising other staff, including those who themselves have a supervisory role.
  • Successful experience of working effectively within special education.
  • Successful experience in planning and organising educational programs appropriate to individual’s needs and abilities.
  • Successful experience of promoting good quality professional development to others.
  • Successful experience in taking a lead role in curriculum development for pupils with special educational needs.
  • Successful experience of setting, reviewing and evaluating measurable standards.
  • Successful experience of implementing positive behaviour support strategies for clients with complex trauma, ASD, learning disabilities and associated disorders.
  • Knowledge of current curriculum developments and their implementation within a specialist setting.

Qualifications

  • Degree level teaching qualification/Degree in relevant field and experience.

Why Work for Us:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Career progression opportunities.
  • Ongoing training and development.
  • Strong wellbeing support.
  • Supportive leadership and mentoring.
  • Full induction, paid DBS and a friendly family atmosphere.

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and reference checks.

We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

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Deputy Head Teacher • Lufton, Yeovil, UK

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