Job Title: Deputy Headteacher
Location: Skylarks School, Epsom, Surrey
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Headteacher to join our close-knit team at Skylarks School located in Epsom, Surrey.
About the role
To provide a high quality education service for our students in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body. To work with the Head Teacher, leadership team and other stakeholders to secure high standards throughout the school.
Key task areas and responsibilities
* To comply with good safeguarding procedures and principles as detailed by the local safeguarding board.
* To participate in the process of assessment of referrals.
* To act as overall curriculum coordinator and manager across the school.
* To act as the lead teacher for the positive support of behaviour that may challenge.
* To work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team which encompasses education, residential care and the clinical team.
* To monitor progress and targets to ensure that each individual student is able to achieve planned outcomes.
* To work with the clinical team and monitor each individual student’s Behaviour Support Plan, offering advice, support, consultation and ensuring they are kept under review and updated.
* To maintain effective links with external colleagues, both within the Outcomes First Group and in other organisations.
* To work positively with families, carers, all stakeholders, and others involved with the students.
* To ensure that appropriate standards are maintained, especially in relation to education, care and clinical programmes for students, in accordance with company policies.
* To work collaboratively with the Head Teacher and the leadership team to secure high standards in all aspects of the life of the school.
* To adhere to the Special Education Needs Code of Practice and other relevant legislation.
Essential criteria
* Relevant experience of teaching pupils and young people with Autistic spectrum condition and/or challenging behaviours.
* Relevant experience of teaching pupils and young people with complex needs.
* Experience of managing staff.
* Managing budgets effectively and ensuring cost efficiency.
* Degree and QTS.
Why join Options Autism?
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance.
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions.
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks.
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits.
* 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad.
* Cycle to Work Schemes.
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
* Critical illness cover.
* Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Equal Opportunities
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