Deputy Headteacher Saxmundham, Suffolk £49,350 - £54,600 Are you a passionate and dedicated leader with a proven track record in SEN education? Are you looking for the next step up in your career? If so, please read on A small, specialist SEMH school, which provides high-quality, therapeutic and child-centred education to pupils from 11-17 years of age in Leiston, Suffolk, is seeking a Deputy Headteacher to strengthen the leadership of the team. This school is a vibrant, joyful and nurturing community and whilst it is envisaged this will be a non-teaching post, there will be an expectation that you may teach some lessons for example intervention, PPA etc. when reasonably required to do so. Specifically your responsibilities will include: Deputising for the Headteacher when necessary Proactively contributing to the leadership team Modelling a consistently aspirational approach, ensuring 'Highest Expectations for All' Embodying the vision and ethos of the School and the wider organisation Holding responsibility for Personal Development, Behaviour and Attitudes Managing resources to ensure the best outcomes Promoting and securing engagement and involvement with staff, parents and the wider community You will also be responsible for: Ensuring that the vision of the School is clearly articulated, understood and acted upon effectively by all staff Ensuring that the school's statutory requirements are met Providing strategic leadership that constructively evaluates and then drives forwards high standards for 'Behaviour and Attitudes' and 'Personal Development' Contributing to the strategic leadership that secures the continuation of our improvements for 'Quality of Education', acting as a role model for all staff Involving and developing others in the leadership of the Schools to embed a distributive approach Collaborating with other Schools within the organisation to pursue and attain shared goals To be successful in your application, you will have: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential, along with extensive experience teaching students with SEMH needs. You have a proven track record of successful leadership You are adept at managing complex behaviours and creating a positive and structured learning environment. You are a strong advocate for inclusive education and passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work collaboratively with students, staff, parents, and external agencies. You will receive: The chance to lead a school with a unique ethos and make a real impact on the students' lives. A supportive and collaborative working environment. Ongoing professional development opportunities. If you are a visionary leader who can inspire and empower our students and staff to reach their full potential, we encourage you to apply today