Deputy Headteacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Ripplevale Upper School, Deal

Ref:KCC886-6047-80L
Posted:07/12/2017
Pay:£43,000 - £48,000 depending on proven skills and e
Start Date:Apr 2018
App Close Date:22/01/2018 at 12:00
Interviews:29.01.2018

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Salary scale – £43,000 - £48,000 depending on proven skills and experience.

Start date - Easter 2018

The Directors of Ripplevale School are seeking to appoint a dynamic, highly motivated and enthusiastic Deputy Headteacher.

The successful applicant will work with the CEO and the newly appointed Headteacher to support and develop initiatives to drive forward continuous school improvement. The post holder will play a key role in the senior management team of the school and will be part of the safeguarding team for the school.

Candidates need to hold QTS and a proven track record of high quality teaching, learning and assessment and working with effective multi-disciplinary partnerships.

We are keen to hear from enthusiastic, experienced and well qualified leaders with expertise in supporting students with Special and Additional needs. Knowledge of successful strategies for meeting the needs of young people with ASD is essential.

We pride ourselves on our personalised educational offer which is fundamental to our vision and values. Ofsted February 2017 stated “The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding”.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with our enthusiastic and dedicated staff and further develop our innovative curriculum.

The post will suit professional individuals who are prepared to work flexibly in a vibrant, caring and supportive environment.

Visits to the school are welcomed, please telephone to arrange an appointment with the CEO – Jane Norris prior to making an application.

Ripplevale School is a highly respected Independent special school, Ofsted recognised Ripplevale to be a good school with outstanding features (February 2017).

Wonderful relationships between staff and pupils and between pupils themselves”

(Ofsted 2017) http://fluencycontent2-schoolwebsite.netdna-ssl.com/FileCluster/Ripplevale/MainFolder/about-us/documents/Final-report-31-Jan-to-2-Feb-17.pdf

Further details in the application pack from our website www.ripplevaleschool.co.uk/Vacancies. Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school on 01304 373866 or info@ripplevaleschool.co.uk.

The closing date is noon on Monday 22^nd January 2018, shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 23^rd January 2018 and interviews are Monday 29^th January 2018.

Ripplevale School is committed to safe recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any commitment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks.

Information about the school

Ripplevale School is an independent day special school for pupils aged from 6 to 18 years old who have an EHCP (Education Health Care Plan) with a diagnosis of ASD, often with associated conditions.

Ripplevale School is situated over two sites. Ripplevale Lower School is situated in Broadstairs, teaching a Primary provision and Ripplevale Upper School is based in the village of Ripple near Deal, for our Secondary and Post 16 provision.

We have a committed and dedicated team which includes teachers, teaching assistants, higher level teaching assistants, a range of therapists, administrative staff and support staff. All play a significant role in the education and development of each pupil and work to create a warm, informal, friendly atmosphere in which the pupils feel secure, safe and confident.

Job Contact Information

Name:Jane Norris
Address:Chapel Lane, Ripple, Deal, Kent, CT14 8JG
Telephone: 01304 373866
Email: hr@ripplevaleschool.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

Deputy Headteacher Pack