What skills and experience we're looking for
This vacancy arises due to the planned, phased retirement of the current Deputy Head coupled with our school growing in size, to meet the needs of our local community. Staff are well supported, have a varied and effective professional learning offer. We work in partnership with on-site therapists to support the planning and delivery of teaching and learning. If you are an experienced school leader and qualified teacher with relevant experience of leading staff and teaching pupils with special educational needs, across the age and ability range, we would like to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
Samuel Pepys is a Cambridgeshire area special school for 131 wonderful pupils (increasing to 165) aged 3 to 19 years living in St. Neots and the surrounding area. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan to meet their individual needs. Our pupils inspire and teach us a lot and we are committed to ensuring everyone achieves their full potential through fun, purposeful and engaging learning opportunities. We are proud to work in partnership with families, other professionals and with the dedicated support of Governors. We have a super new build and remodelled purpose-built site.
What to expect • Be part of a friendly and outward looking school with wonderful pupils, supportive families and a strong, positive staff team ethos; • Varied and relevant opportunities for continued professional learning and development; including leadership development opportunities • Take part in dynamic and collaborative planning and school improvement opportunities with like-minded colleagues; • Engage in innovative multi-disciplinary working, with on-site therapists and co-produced working with families • Support and develop the planning and delivery of high-quality learning opportunities with a well designed curriculum, varied learning resources and purpose-built facilities within school and the wider community;
Further details about the role
How to apply
Please complete and return the application form from our website, with an accompanying letter of application by email by Tuesday 6th May 2025 at 9.00am. Samuel Pepys School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to successful pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS, medical check and references, requested prior to interview. In line with KCSIE guidance and as part of due diligence an online check will take place for shortlisted candidates. If you would like to talk informally about this opportunity, or arrange to visit, please contact Joanne Hardwick, Head Teacher. Further information can be found on the school website under staff/join our team Thank you for your interest, we look forward to hearing from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
Samuel Pepys School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to successful pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS, health check and two satisfactory references, requested prior to interview. In line with KCSIE guidance and as part of due diligence an online check will take place for shortlisted. We actively promote equality of opportunity in employment in our school and would be pleased to receive applications from all candidates regardless of age, ethnicity or religion.