Deputy Headteacher

Company: Polaris Education

Location: Haltwhistle

Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time

Closing Date: 21 February 2025

Salary: £49,780.00

Specific Hours: Full Time

Deputy Headteacher

North Lakes Herdley Bank School

Deputy Headteacher

Basic Salary: £49,780.00

Contract: Full Time, Term time only

Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

Location: Haltwhistle, Northumberland 

About our School 

North Lakes Children’s Services is a well-established local provider of residential care and education for boys aged 7-18. We improve the resilience, self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with. 

Our school is now an Accredited SILVER Award Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School, and we gained our first Outstanding Ofsted inspection in 2014. 

As Deputy Headteacher you will be enhancing the learning of pupils who have a wide range of special educational and learning needs. You will also be supporting the teaching staff in enabling the pupils to gain independence, participate fully in the curriculum and the general life of the school. This role will be based at Herdley Bank School. 

Role responsibilities

The Role

We are seeking a caring, forward-thinking leader to join our team as Deputy Headteacher. In this role, you will:

  • Ensure high-quality teaching and learning across the school, with a focus on inclusion and differentiated instruction for SEND students.
  • Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of pupils.
  • Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external examinations.
  • Whole school organisation, strategy and development of the curriculum
  • Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures in such a way as to support the school’s values and vision.
  • Work with others on curriculum and/or pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes.
  • Use your expertise to promote a therapeutic approach to behaviour and emotional well-being.
  • Collaborate with staff, parents, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for students.
  • Manage and support staff teams, fostering a culture of cooperation, flexibility, and continuous improvement.
  • Work closely with other leaders within the Polaris community to share best practices and ensure alignment with our ethos.

Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience in SEND.
  • Experience of delivering a high-quality curriculum with a focus on supporting young people with SEND
  • Experience in leading and managing teams with a compassionate, therapeutic approach.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work inclusively with staff, students, and families.
  • A proactive, adaptable attitude, able to set up new systems and processes aligned with the school’s values and ethos.
  • Previous senior or middle leadership experience 

What we offer

  • A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included!)
  • A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities
  • An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision
  • A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes 

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Herdley Bank School.

Herdley Bank School is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Herdley Bank School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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