General information Reference SCH9410 Publication start date 24/01/2025 Application Closing Date 24/02/2025 Title Deputy Headteacher Service Area/School Schools - Shenstone School About Us Shenstone School is an all-through specialist school for children and young people with severe and/or profound and multiple learning difficulties. Although we currently have a temporary facility for our secondary students, a specially adapted secondary school is currently being built in Halt Robin Road, Belvedere. We opened our doors to our secondary provision in September 2022 when we welcomed our first cohort of pupils and we now currently have one year 8 and two year 7 classes. Our staff are passionate about providing our students with the best learning opportunities. Working in partnership with parents and carers, we successfully foster and develop a positive attitude in our young people and support them to have opportunities that will allow them to achieve beyond their expectations. The support and guidance students receive from staff give them the confidence to learn independently and strive to achieve their most aspirational outcomes. The school positions itself as a centre of excellence for its students, parents/carers, staff, local authorities and the wider community. For further information about the school, please visit www.shenstone-tkat.org About the Role We are looking to recruit a Deputy Head Teacher at this very exciting time for Shenstone School as we approach the opening of our new Secondary provision. The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic, dynamic and have relevant experience at the appropriate Senior Leadership level. Previous experience within a special school setting is essential. Professional Qualifications required: ● Qualified teacher with QTS ● Experience of senior leadership in a school (NPQSL/NPQH) ● Evidence of relevant CPD ● Experience in a special school setting is essential. The successful candidate will work alongside the Senior Leadership Team, Governing Board, TKAT Trust and committed staff team to support the shared vision and strategic plan, which serves to inspire and motivate pupils and all other members of the school community. You will support our staff to ensure that every child achieves their full potential through the provision of quality teaching and learning in our specialist school setting. Post Start Date: 1st June 2025 or 1st September 2025 (Depending on the successful candidate) For further information about the school, please visit: www.shenstone-tkat.org Please e-mail hrshenstone-tkat.org with your availability and we will arrange a convenient time for you to come into school for a tour and to meet our amazing pupils. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced DBS check and barring service check. We will also undertake an online search as part of our diligence. Candidate Profile Please refer to the Person Specification in the Recruitment Pack. How To Apply Once you have read the contents of the Recruitment Pack which contains the job description and person specification relevant to the post, please download and fully complete the TKAT application form. If you require any help/support with the completion of the form, please do not hesitate to contact the school office on 01322 524145. Once completed please return to hrshenstone-tkat.org Please be advised that references will be taken for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview and in accordance with the terms stated on the application form. Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Grade Leadership Pay Range £67,128 - £77,235 Contract Type Permanent Employment Details Contract Hours Full-time, 100 % FTE Salary £67,128 - £77,235 per annum Benefits Staff at Shenstone School can access the following benefits: excellent induction and probation processes, comprehensive in-house training, competitive pension scheme, employee counselling services, vaccination programmes, access to on-site mental health first aid team and various other well-being and social activities. Location South East, London, Shenstone School