Deputy Headteacher

Hazel Oak Special School  

Full time, permanent - required for January 2025

Leadership scale point 18 - 22 

Our Values: Community Respect Wellbeing Growth Creativity

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Head Teacher to join our dynamic and experienced leadership team, to lead and develop our vibrant and inclusive special school. We welcome applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experience within education. We celebrate the diversity of our population, celebrating difference as one of our strengths.

Hazel Oak supports a broad range of pupils with learning difficulties which include Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, social, emotional and mental health, speech, language and communication difficulties, plus more complex and medical needs. Communication, wellbeing, life skills and the functional use of core skills are central to our curriculum, which brings real life experience into learning.

The successful applicant will have substantial leadership experience in senior roles within schools, managing teams of people effectively, and supporting staff to deliver high quality curriculum content and outcomes.

As an inspiring and creative teacher and leader, you will be able to support staff to deliver an adapted national curriculum to meet the diverse needs of our learners, developing staff pedagogy through collaborative team working, creating inspired experiences and cultural capital for all.

Alongside the Head Teacher, and two Assistant Head Teachers, you will be instrumental in driving the school’s development through research-based, aspirational and innovative training, appraisal, peer and wellbeing support. You will also have a commitment to trauma informed, restorative practice, championing individual pupil needs, modelling high expectations to staff and pupils.

Hazel Oak is a supportive family team with a passion for progress, both in our pupils and our staff. Come and see what we can do to support your next challenge, pre visits are welcome.

Leadership structure:

Head Teacher & Deputy Head Teacher

2 x Assistant Head Teachers

Head of 14 to 19

TLRs: Key stage leads for EYFS, Primary and KS3

TLRs: Inclusion, English, Maths & Science

Our vision: Having fun, discovering our place in the world, building relationships and overcoming challenges. Learning about life beyond the classroom to shape a successful future.

This is your chance to be a part of something special.

Call Emma Fitzpatrick

on 0121 744 4162 or email s501efitzpatrick@hazel-oak.solihull.sch.uk for

further details, or to arrange a visit.

Further information about the school can be found on our website:

www.hazel-oak.co.uk “Reaching for the Stars”

Closing date for applications is 8am on Thursday 4th July 2024

Interviews will take place on Friday 12th July 2024

Hazel Oak School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and Safer Recruitment checks.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender assignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

Hazel Oak strives to be a fully inclusive school, supporting a diverse workforce with equity as a key priority. In supporting applications from neuro diverse applicants, we adapt recruitment processes to include all candidates.

The post falls under the requirements of the Fluency Duty (part of the Immigration Act 2016) which makes it a requirement for all public sector workers operating in ‘customer facing’ role to be able to speak fluent English.