Deputy Headteacher

Job Description

Required September 2018

Kingsdown is an exciting, vibrant, growing Special School for pupils aged between 3 - 14 years. Our Mission Statement is 'Be happy, communicate, learn and achieve'. Kingsdown is part of the SEN Trust Southend, Multi-Academy Trust, a partnership of the four special schools in Southend-on-Sea.

Our new Deputy must have enthusiasm, passion and commitment and be an outstanding teacher for children who have severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties. They must also be ambitious both for the school and for themselves.

You will be expected to have prior successful leadership experience, be able to inspire others, lead colleagues by example and take a strategic role in the running of the school.

For more information please visit the school's website on www.kingsdownschool.org or contact the Headteacher, Louise Robinson on 01702 527486 or e-mail lrobinson@kingsdown.southend.sch.uk

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact Louise Robinson on 01702 527486 or e-mail lrobinson@kingsdown.southend.sch.uk

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.