Deputy Headteacher

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Job Tile:            Deputy Headteacher 

Location:        Willow Park School, Milton Keynes

Salary:         Up to £55,000 per annum 

Hours:            40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm

Contract:        Permanent, Term Time Only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Headteacher to join our close-knit team at Willow Park School located in Milton Keynes.

About the role

The post holder will:

• Support the Headteacher with the leadership and management of the school in order to promote effective education and care and contribute to the learning, personal development and well-being of all students.
• Be an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) discharging individual responsibilities to a high standard as well as supporting the work of the team at all times.
• Work closely with the Headteacher, SLT and colleagues to ensure the school is compliant with statutory regulation.

Key Result Areas

The post holder will:

• Work with the Headteacher to provide the vision, leadership and strategic direction that ensures the school is lead, managed and organised to meet its aims and targets.
• Support and develop organisational structures which reflect the school’s values and enable management systems, routines and processes to work effectively in line with legal requirements.
• Support the Headteacher in the management, organisation and administration of the school.
• Deputise for the Headteacher in their absence.
• Work with the Headteacher and SLT to lead and manage colleagues and associates across a multi-disciplinary team in order to promote a mutual understanding of the curriculum and its impact on school policy and practice, with the aim of improving standards. 
• Work with the Headteacher, SLT and staff to produce and implement clear, evidence-based improvement plans and policies for the development of the school and its facilities - key documents to include: the SIEF, SIP, Regulations and Policies and Staff Handbook.
• Work with colleagues and stakeholders to implement, monitor and maintain policies and practices which reflect the school’s commitment to excellence and achievement through the provision of high-quality, integrated and responsive needs-led services.
• Be proactive in establishing communications which foster good relations with all stakeholders, external agencies, individuals and organisations and which, through consultation, seek their positive support and active involvement in the school.
• Provide information and advice to the Headteacher and Acorn Executive in accordance with Governance arrangements and support proper accountability processes throughout the school.

Qualifications required

• QTS

Willow Park School is a brand new 55 place SEN school for pupils with complex needs including SEMH and Autism. A co-educational provision with entry from 9 years to 16 years old. Willow Park School is an exciting addition to the Acorn portfolio based in Milton Keynes. 

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education? 

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 

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