Deputy Headteacher - Maternity

Broomhill Bank School (Tunbridge Wells), Royal Tunbridge Wells

Ref:KCC886-7002-326L
Posted:13/10/2017
Pay:Leadership Pay Scale 7-13
Start Date:Jan 2018
App Close Date:31/10/2017 at 09:00
Interviews:w/c 06th November

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We are looking to appoint maternity cover to the post of Deputy Head of School at our West site in Tunbridge Wells.

As Deputy Head of School you will be a core member of our Leadership Team, who will deputise for the Head of School at the Broomhill Bank (West) site, as well as taking a significant whole lead for Teaching and Learning. We anticipate that the successful candidate will have had relevant demonstrable successful experience in school improvement activities relating to developing outstanding classroom practice.

You will predominantly be based at the Broomhill Bank (West) site in Tunbridge Wells, although you will be expected to collaborate closely with both school communities and to contribute to the strategic vision of the school as a whole as a member of the Leadership Team.

Information about the school

Broomhill Bank is a co-educational Foundation Special School for students with Communication and Interaction needs who all have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Our education provision is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and our residential provision is rated ‘Outstanding’. We work to prepare our students for life, through academic achievement, therapeutic provision to ensure their wellbeing and by being part of the wider community.

There are two sites. Broomhill Bank West is in Rusthall near Tunbridge Wells. Broomhill Bank North is in Hextable near Swanley. Our North site has bespoke residential provision and semi-independent living accommodation.

Students are taught in small classes of 8-10 according to level of need, with lessons led by subject specialist teachers. We facilitate students to learn as independently as possible. Across Key Stage 4 and 5 students can undertake a variety of accredited qualifications including GCSE, Entry Level and Functional Skills. Our Sixth Form focuses students on preparation for life so that alongside academic achievement they can develop the life and work-related skills which will be vital to their future independence and self-sufficiency.

We are looking for applicants who share in our philosophy of lifelong learning and developing the potential of each individual.

Our Values and Ethos • We believe learning to lie at the heart of all we do with our students and staff • We believe our students and staff should be the best in all they do • We believe in, and respect the uniqueness of each member of our school community • We believe we have responsibilities to others outside Broomhill Bank

This is an exciting time to join our school as we continue to grow and develop. A refurbishment programme is improving and adding to existing facilities.

Broomhill Bank School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure applications to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), verification of candidates’ right to work in the UK and other pre-employment checks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023). Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of our recruitment process. We value diversity and promote equality for all.

We reserve the right to close vacancies early so please apply as soon as possible.

Job Contact Information

Name:Eileen Andrade
Address:Broomhill Road, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0TB
Telephone: (01892) 510440
Email: personnel@broomhill-bank.kent.sch.uk

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