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Deputy Principal - Full-time - Special Needs Position

West Heath School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-6079-124L
  • Posted:19/05/2022
  • Pay:£65,000 - £67,000 pa
  • Start Date:Sept 2022
  • App Close Date:10/06/2022 at 09:00
  • Interviews:w/b 20th June 2022

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Are You Passionate About Supporting Students With Social, Emotional And Mental Health Needs?

West Heath is a well-established independent SEN school with charity status. We help students rebuild their lives through education and therapy, facilitating them to reach their full potential.

As Deputy Principal you would be working closely with the Principal and Senior Management Team to develop the school to further our ethos and philosophy. The successful candidate should display compassion, determination, confidence and strong decision-making abilities. They need to be collaborative, creative and forward thinking and demonstrate strong leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and in-depth knowledge of SEMH needs.

Benefits include a competitive salary, access to Employee Assist Programme and excellent development and training opportunities.

Visit our website www.westheathschool.com for to view the job description and download an application form or contact whs.hr@westheathschool.com for further information

Applicants are welcome to arrange an informal visit to the school.

 

Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service”.

Information about the school

WEST HEATH SCHOOL

Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1SR

“Rebuilding lives through education”

OFSTED outstanding May 2022

West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access main stream education. We believe in “rebuilding lives through education”, developing life skills and encouraging students to enjoy social activities .

“A fun place to work where social development is valued as much as education”

“The support you receive from the moment you arrive at West Heath School is excellent…”

“Two days are never the same at West Heath School and this certainly keeps you on your toes!”

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Nicola Kelly or Chloe Checkley
  • Address:West Heath , Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1SR
  • Telephone: 01732 460 553
  • Email: whs.hr@westheathschool.com
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.