What skills and experience we're looking for
Full time (QTS and experience of Leadership required)
We require a deputy head our outstanding special school to start from September (or earlier if available for induction and training).
We are looking for a deputy head to oversee our expanding secondary provision and to work with the wider senior leadership team.
Northway is split across multiplesites;Primary sites = Rec & KS1Mill Hill NW7 3HS and KS2High Barnet EN5 2BY. Secondary site in Mill Hill NW7 2BU (opening September 2025)
We are looking for a deputy head that:
• · Has strong leadership experience, ideally in a SEND environment.
• · Is dedicated to the welfare, safeguarding and progress of every child
• · Is committed to providing outstanding learning experiences for all pupils; to lead, develop and build on the Northway curriculum to ensure a broad balanced curriculum for all pupils.
• · Is able to lead in a fast paced environment, to remain calm and supportive under pressure.
• Is passionate, creative and have excellent communication skills
• · To work with the rest of the leadership team to lead, develop and improve the school in all areas.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOB ROLE AND PERSON SPECIFICATION PLEASE SEE THE JOB INFORMATION SHEET ATTACHED.
Northway School is committed to safeguarding- employment subject to DBS & two references.
If you are passionate about education, enthusiastic, energetic and committed to special children please do apply.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A warm and positive learning and working environment
• A supportive staff team and governing body
• Thorough induction and further training opportunities
• The opportunity to be part of a team where skills, enthusiasm and desire to succeed will be recognised
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.