At Kedleston Group, our vision is simple, every provision we operate will be recognised as ‘outstanding’ in every way.
We will never be the biggest, but we will lead, and others will follow.
About the role:
As Deputy Headteacher at High Peak School, you will be an integral part of our team who put the children and young people at the heart of everything we do.
As Deputy Head Teacher you will secure excellent learning progress and outcomes for all children and young people as well be responsible for line managing and developing core subject teachers.
Through exceptional quality assurance and performance management you will promote and develop the quality of teaching and learning across the school.
Other responsibilities include pastoral care and behaviour management, curriculum forward planning, timetable construction, data analysis and development, assessment, recording and reporting.
You will oversee CPD and induction for your team and be expected to lead whole staff and subject meetings.
About you:
You will be an effective communicator who is highly skilled at building, developing and maintaining effective relationships with parents, staff and all members of the school and wider community to enhance the education of all children and young people.
As a DSP for the setting, you will be responsible for monitoring the consistent development and delivery of policy and operational practice across the school ensuring the safety, health and welfare of staff, children and young people at all times.
We welcome applicants from those with experience in mainstream settings.
Essential requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status, preferably aspiring to NPQH
- Degree
- Successful leadership and management experience, preferably in a similar setting
- Demonstrable secondary level teaching experience, preferably with children and young people with ASC and SEMH needs
- Experience of managing and developing staff
- Previous involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning
- Experience of curriculum development
- Evidence of CPD and knowledge of current issues in education
- Experience of working effectively with vulnerable children and young people
- Strong data analysis skills and a solid understanding of school finances/financial management
Why work for us?
- a competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement
- a comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running
- continued professional development and training
- enhanced pension contributions
- a friendly, passionate and committed team of likeminded colleagues
Benefits include:
- £500 refer-a-friend bonus
- OFSTED bonuses
- life insurance
- cycle to work scheme and laptop loans
- discounts on cinema trips, electronics, fashion, home and garden, travel, groceries, gifts, utilities, health and fitness
- birthday treats
- long service and employee of the month awards
- employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice
- optional flu jab
About us:
High Peak School is part of the Kedleston Group. We are an independent specialist day school in Higher Disley, for children and young people aged between 7 and 16.
Our experienced team is dedicated to providing outstanding education to children and young people a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition, and ADHD, who may have many associated needs such as; social, emotional and mental health needs, communication needs and cognition and learning needs.
Many of our young people have experienced significant difficulties in mainstream school as a result of their associated social, emotional and mental health difficulties. We support our children and young people through specialist teaching and intervention including a range of therapeutic supports.
Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern. You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.
The successful candidate is required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.