Edgewood School – Deputy Head Teacher Vacancy

Leadership Scale plus Teachers Pension Scheme

 Free parking, staff discount scheme and employee assistance / wellbeing program

 Be part of something truly amazing……. Edgewood School is a new, state of the art independent specialist day and residential school for up to 26 children and young people aged 7 to 18. Pupils placed at the school have a range of complexity and need, including; Autism, moderate to severe learning difficulties, speech, language and communication difficulties, and associated challenging behaviour.

The school is operated by the SENAD Group who have 6 other special needs schools based in the East and West Midlands and Wales. All our schools are graded Outstanding or Good by Ofsted and Estyn and we are seeking a Deputy to support the Head Teacher in achieving the same high standards. You will have responsibility for the leadership and management of Teaching and Learning and must have sound line management skills. You will support and develop staff in working with SEN and should therefore be experienced in this field.

This really is a rare opportunity to be part of something new, working with high staff to pupil ratios, great facilities; and resources to ensure the best possible education and development for all children. You will use your love of learning and previous expertise to lead on curriculum development and implementation, continually evaluating and designed to meet individual need.

If you are an enthusiastic and inspirational Assistant Head, current Deputy or a Senior Level Teacher with line management experience and have experience teaching young people with SEN, then get in contact today.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sasha Lees, Headteacher – sasha.lees@senadgroup.com. Visits to the school are welcomed and will take place on the 19th September.

Please visit www.senadgroup.com/careers  for more details and to complete an online application. The closing date is 9am on Friday 4th October 2024. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 15th October.

Edgewood School is committed to safeguarding those in our care – the successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks.

The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care.

Edgewood School, Lingswood Park, Northampton, NN3 8TA