Deputy Head
On Track Education Silverstone
Northamptonshire
- £44,265 - £51,860 per year
- New
- Quick apply
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 6 January 2025
Job overview
About our school:
· Independent special school
· 40 place school for pupils aged 11-16
· Small group and individualised learning
· Focus on social and emotional development
· Strong and trusting relationships between staff and pupils forming the foundation for success
· Motivational and progressive curriculum underpinned by the therapeutic principles of THRIVE®
· Extensive premises offering excellent facilities for academic, artistic, vocational and outdoor learning
Personal Attributes:
● A motivational SEN leader
● The skills and ability to empower and develop others
● A holistic approach to the social and emotional development of pupils
● A commitment to positive behaviour management
● Integrity and professionalism
Main Purpose:
● To be accountable as the school’s leader for curriculum intent, implementation and impact
● To develop a motivational and progressive curriculum underpinned by the therapeutic principles of THRIVE
● To work alongside the Head Teacher to ensure that the school meets independent school standards
● To deputise for the Head Teacher in their absence
● To lead the school to have the characteristics to be judged as outstanding
● To ensure the school effectively safeguards each pupil
● To inspire confidence in, and act as a role model, to pupils and staff
● To provide unconditional care, nurture and support for each pupil
Why work for On Track?
● To be part of a nationwide group of schools and innovative professionals
● The opportunity to lead a school which has children’s needs at the heart of all that it does
● To work as part of a dedicated and supportive team
● Generous pension scheme
Salary: £44,265 to £51,860 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience.
Closing date: For further information and an application form contact recruitment@ontrackeducation.com. Completed application forms to be submitted by 12pm, 6th January 2025.
On Track Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Robust safeguarding checks will be undertaken before the appointment is confirmed including a full Disclosure and Barring Service check.
On Track places safeguarding at the heart of all that it does and all staff are expected to be mindful of safeguarding and child protection issues in relation to all pupils
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 therefore certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed, and if they are disclosed, we cannot take them into account.
We are an Equal Opportunities organisation, totally Committed 2 Equality. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
Attached documents
About On Track Education Silverstone
- On Track Education Silverstone
- Pits Farm, Towcester Road, Silverstone
- Northamptonshire
- NN12 8U
- United Kingdom
Our Silverstone school is an independent special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 with a range of social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Our pupils often have histories of disrupted education including low attendance and/or exclusion from mainstream education. Many have special educational needs including social, emotional, mental health difficulties. Some have additional difficulties and specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, social communication difficulties, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism and Tourette’s syndrome.
We support our pupils to fulfil their potential by giving them unconditional support, providing them with good quality teaching and empowering them to effectively manage their own behaviour.
Our staff team work together to build and maintain positive professional relationships with all pupils, treating each pupil with tolerance and respect. Protective Behaviours and THRIVE principles underpin the curriculum to support the social and emotional development of our students delivered by our dedicated wellbeing team. We offer a wide range of subjects and experiences to ensure that students are motivated to succeed.
Our extensive premises offer excellent facilities to deliver academic, creative, vocational and outdoor learning opportunities including a large self-contained play area, workshops, an array of well-resourced and spacious classrooms, a fully fitted canteen, multiple opportunities for outdoor learning and a large art offering.
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