Deputy Headteacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Small Haven School , Ramsgate

Ref:KCC886-6103-5L
Posted:19/12/2016
Pay:Starting salary £34,000
Start Date:Sep 2017
App Close Date:30/01/2017 at 17:00
Interviews:Week commencing 6th February

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Are you passionate about making a difference and promoting outstanding education within special educational needs? Are you an excellent teacher and positive leader who is capable of inspiring confidence in staff, parents and children? If so, this may very well be the perfect job for you!

Due to an exciting development, an amazing leadership opportunity has arisen to work in a unique small independent school in Ramsgate catering for up to 24 students with complex special educational needs. Joining this school as a Deputy Headteacher will grant you the benefit of working with our wonderful pupils alongside a dedicated, enthusiastic and friendly staff team, within a lovely, calm and stimulating school community.

We are looking for someone to join our leadership team who wants to be part of our journey in achieving excellence together.

Our children deserve the very best so the successful candidate will:
• Be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of the students
• Be an outstanding teacher with a passion for SEN
• Have demonstrated success in raising Standards of Teaching & Learning with interest and expertise in Curriculum and Assessment development
• Have excellent communication and team work skills
• Have experience in successfully managing and leading others
• Be positive, professional, enthusiastic, and innovative with a good sense of humour!

In return we can offer you a highly rewarding position with:
• The opportunity to be part of a unique progressive school with wonderful students
• A strong, dynamic Leadership Team with a clear vision to work alongside
• A competitive salary with a bonus scheme
• A great work-life balance
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
• Quality resources and a highly maintained working environment
• A dedicated team within a supportive and friendly community

When applying please make reference to the Job Description and Person Specification for this role.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is at the heart of this small family run school, the successful applicant will be expected to share this commitment and be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Small Haven School is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

To find out more about the school and this post please visit the school's website to see for yourself what we are doing and what we offer. Alternatively, call and speak to the Principal Head, Stacey White, on 01843 597088. Completed applications should be emailed to stacey@smallhavenschool.co.uk

Information about the school

Small Haven School provides vulnerable children, whose varying needs could not be met in other education placements, with a chance to have a sense of belonging within a school community where they can thrive. The school was awarded a Good in the recent Ofsted inspection with areas of outstanding in personal development and behaviour and attitudes.

Small Haven School is a close community. Relationships between staff and pupils are excellent and play an integral role in creating a calm, safe, and happy environment that facilitates learning and enables pupils to reach their full potential. Close working relationships with parents is an essential part of our school ethos.

As a small school everyone has good knowledge of each other. This allows for excellent understanding and sharing of individual student’s academic, social and emotional needs. This, along with high staff to student ratio, enables effective differentiation and personalised learning. A culture of effective communication and reflective practice is encouraged throughout the school.

Small Haven School is registered for up to 36 students aged between 6 to 19 years across KS1-KS5, all of whom have Education, Health and Care plans. The school has a highly dedicated staff team of 24 working in our small campus. This provides a safe environment for pupils who previously may have experienced insecurity and allows them the opportunity to access their education and thrive.

Job Contact Information

Name:Stacey White
Address:146-150 Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6PT
Telephone: 01843 597088
Email: stacey@smallhavenschool.co.uk

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