Deputy Headteacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Newingate School, Canterbury

Ref:KCC997-3949823-8L
Posted:10/01/2023
Pay:Competitive
Start Date:September 2023
App Close Date:24/02/2023 at 12:00
Interviews:March 2023

Advert

As part of our planned growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader to join our close-knit team at the Newingate School. If you are looking to join a dedicated team in a school that will welcome your ideas and re-engage our young people, we would like to hear from you.

Job Purpose

To provide a high-quality education 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 school 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, families 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 Support Plans, offering advice, support, consultation and where necessary and ensuring they are kept under review and updated
To maintain effective links with external colleaguesand 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 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
To carry out teaching duties as agreed with the Head Teacher
To model and promote good practice across all areas
To support the Head Teacher in the effective deployment of staff
To work with the Head Teacher and leadership team to ensure that all staff follow the school’s policy for Planning, Assessment, Recording and Reporting

Information about the school

Newingate School is a specialist independent school for children with Autism and associated Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs. All students have an EHCP and are referred to the school by their local authority. The school is registered for 11-18 year olds and provides a personalised curriculum to meet each individuals needs via small class and sometimes 1:1 learning support. Newingate School is committed to personal development and achievement for all which is reflected in its curriculum aspirations and support for staff well being and progression.

Job Contact Information

Name:David Carden
Address:48 New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3DT
Telephone: 01227 501309
Email: headteacher@newingateschool.co.uk

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