Job Description

Senior Deputy Headteacher

Are you an ambitious and experienced Senior Leader ready to make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable children in Essex?

We are delighted to be seeking a passionate, committed, and innovative Senior Deputy Headteacher to join our team at Children's Support Service.

About the role:

Contract Type:Full Time
Salary:Leadership Spine L15 £74,532-L19 £82,084 (London Fringe)

You will:

• Form an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team with key responsibility for teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment, championing high-quality practice and pedagogy.
• Support staff in meeting the needs of all our students with your expert knowledge of inclusion.
• Have strategic oversight of the curriculum and timetable across primary and secondary phases.
• Oversight of teaching and learning, assessment and reporting and exams policies and implementation across primary and secondary phases.
• Leadership of internal monitoring and evaluation schedule including lesson observations and work scrutiny.
• Leadership of CPD and staff induction.
• Line management of Heads of Department, supporting and challenging them to deliver excellence.
• Provide strategic leadership on PPG strategy and ensure its impact on every eligible child together with the Deputy Headteachers.
• Provide strategic leadership on the commissioning of alternative education together with the Deputy Headteachers.
• Report on performance, curriculum and teaching and learning to Governors, SLT, Curriculum Leaders and other stakeholders.
• Championing high expectations of conduct and behaviour across the Service.
• The professional responsibilities and duties of the Deputy Headteacher are set out in detail in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions documents, which can vary from time to time, and any or all of those duties may be required of the postholder.
• Deputising for the Head of Service together with the Senior Deputy Headteacher (Behaviour, Outreach, Reintegration and Admissions).

Your expertise in a mainstream setting would be welcome, along with a passion for teaching and learning. This will help shape the future of our Service.

Knowledge of SIMS, timetabling, and curriculum development would be advantageous.

If you are:

An experienced Senior Leader (with recent or current mainstream experience preferred) and an excellent classroom practitioner

• Driven by improving life chances for vulnerable children
• Looking for your next challenge in a leading alternative provision

…we would love to hear from you!

What we offer:

The Service has taken enormous steps to ensure our children (aged 6-16) are now accessing a broad and balanced curriculum. All our children can access a full-time (mainstream equivalent) offer with the national curriculum underpinning our practice at Key stage 2 and 3 and a suite of level 2 qualifications available at Key stage 4.

We are determined that our children receive the highest quality education and place no glass ceiling on what they can and will achieve in our setting. We have the highest expectations of conduct and behaviour and focus relentlessly on ensuring our children can "be the best they can be."

In short:

• Cutting edge provision for some of the most vulnerable children in Essex
• A strong commitment to your professional development (CPD)
• A friendly, supportive, and dedicated staff team
• A school mission to "Be the best you can be," underpinned by high expectations and inclusive values
• A leading trauma perceptive practice Service

Safeguarding Statement:
Children's Support Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

Diversity Statement:
Children's Support Service is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

How to apply:
For more information and to request an application pack, please contact us at Children's Support Service.

Visits are welcome and warmly encouraged, to arrange an informal visit and/or a discussion with the Head of Service Michelle Steadman please contact HR.Team@css-essex.co.uk or ring 01268 552482 and speak with either Lindsey D'Arcy (Business Manager) or Lauren West (Headteacher's PA and HR Advisor).

Please apply via the Essex School Jobs website along witha covering letter in support of your application.

Closing date: Monday 13th October midday.

Interviews scheduled: w/c 20th October (2 day process)

Information about the School

The Children’s Support Service is a short stay alternative provision in Essex. We have two main centres covering KS2-4 (in Wickford and Basildon) as well as an Outreach Service which works to support students, staff and schools in the local area, with bases in Basildon and Harlow.

Most of our students are referred to us due to difficulties they have faced in school; many come with additional needs and require academic, emotional and social support.

We offer a wide range of subjects, including the core curriculum, as well as enhanced activities to provide an enriched learning experience. We collaborate with schools and professionals who need our support, and aim to reintegrate students back into mainstream education or prepare them for other lifelong learning opportunities.

Our staff create positive, safe, caring and supportive learning environments, helping to inspire every child to achieve their full potential.

CSS staff benefit from our subscription to the "Education Support Partnership", which provides mental health and well-being support services for all staff, including 24/7 access to advice, support and counselling for our whole team.

Please note that car insurance including "business use" is required.