Job description _You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit_ 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 Permanent, Term Time only UK applicants 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 where necessary 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 working 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 andor 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 To view the job description, please click here - 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._ And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. 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. _You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy._ _1_