Deputy Head- Head of Upper School

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

Responsibilities include but are not exhaustive;

• Undertake the professional duties delegated to you by the Head teacher including the support and assessment of Trainee Teachers within the department 
• You will provide professional leadership, management and professional development throughout the school but with specific leadership responsibilities for the team of teachers
• Carry out the duties of a school teacher by covering for staff absence within the department .
• Active lead in quality improvement plan and school self evaluation process, ensuring this links to the Together Trust "Stronger Together" strategic plan.
• Assist the head teacher in the ongoing and annual review of standards of leadership across the school

Please apply using this  - https://careers.togethertrust.org.uk/jobs/job/Deputy-Head-Head-of-Upper-School-Autism-SEN/184?&jobboard=Tes

Benefits

• Teachers Pension Scheme
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home

About you;

• Qualified teacher status
• Relevant autism qualification
• Proven track record of won professional development and operational management
• Proven track record of leading in service activities for others in line with education standards 
• capacity to lead and influence creative and enriching leadership in school
• Excellent understanding and use of assessment for learning approaches including target setting and tracking.

Shortlisting will take place immediately after the vacancy closes on the 29th January 2025. Interview will be held on Friday, 7th February 2025

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. 

If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you

The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself).

This role will involve regulated activity.