The Education Network Birmingham
Deputy Headteacher – SEN
As a Deputy Headteacher if you could choose a school what would it be like? If you are thinking SEN, amazing facilities, therapeutic approach, and an environment where children learn because they are happy then this could be the SEN school for you. This school and others in this small SEN trust are smashing the paradigms associated with SEN schools which is what makes this the place to be for inspirational SEN specialists.
This SEN school needs needs a Deputy Headteacher to work in partnership with a newly appointed Headteacher creating the strategy to enable this school to grow and children to flourish.
As a Deputy Headteacher you will provide clear leadership from day one across teaching, learning, policies, culture, and outcomes as part of the SLT. You will understand the unique needs of SEN children and be part of the team that makes this environment a place where children learn, build confidence and grow. You will be supporting the Headteacher on recruitment initiatives and be responsible for enabling staff to grow through coaching and personal development.
You will be: –
- An experienced or aspiring Deputy Headteacher
- QTS and have senior leadership experience in SEN
- Able to impact outcomes for pupils with SEN
- Have strong knowledge of KCSIE, the SEN Code of Practice
- A confident leader of people, curriculum, and culture
We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who is an aspiring Headteacher to provide clear strategic leadership from day one. You will set direction, promote quality, and keep children safe. You will lead the teaching and learning team, work with the Trust, governors, building strong partnerships with the local authority, families, health care professionals, and social workers. If you can bring drive, commitment, and a record of achievement in an SEN provision, we want to hear from you.
You will set direction, keep children safe, and drive steady growth. You will lead with positive objectives, working closely with the headteacher and team.
Key responsibilities:-
- Set a clear progression plan and track outcomes
- Achieve high quality teaching and learning outcomes for SEN students
- Lead safeguarding and safer recruitment
- Oversee EHCPs, annual reviews, and provision mapping
- Embed positive outcomes across the school
In return you will enjoy:
- Plenty of scope for career progression
- Great benefits
- Supported development from the SLT
- The opportunity to be part of something impactful
For more information please contact me, I would love to hear from you.
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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