Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher – SEND School  - South Birmingham Interim Deputy Headteacher required to lead on the quality assurance of Quality of Education at this welcoming Special School that caters for Key Stage 3 -5 children with a range of moderate and complex learning needs. As Deputy Headteacher you will be leading on lesson observations, learning walks and student engagement, with a specific focus on complex learning needs. This school has a brilliant reputation of providing children who face barriers to learning with an outstanding education. Staff work well as a team to make school a nurturing and welcoming environment for students. You will be joining an established leadership team, working in partnership with one other Deputy Headteachers and two experienced Assistant Headteachers. The role requires a Deputy Headteacher who has previous experience leading on Quality of Education, ideally within a SEND setting, however applicants from a mainstream background will also be considered. This is an excellent opportunity for a Deputy Headteacher who is available on an interim basis.   Requirements: Previous experience in a middle or senior leadership capacity within a school, ideally as an Assistant Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher within a SEND school. Qualified Teaching Status -  QTS. Previous experience holding responsibility for Quality of Education. Strong person management skills, managing a large team of teaching and support staff, responsible for quality assurance. Previous responsibilities as a leader within a SEND setting. Hold a valid in date DBS, or be willing to apply for a new one. Immediate availability to start a new role as Deputy Headteacher.If you are interested in the Deputy Headteacher opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham. Not what you are looking for? Contact the team to find out about our other Leadership vacancies or refer an Assistant Head or Deputy Headteacher  and ask about our referral scheme. The Education Network Offer: Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team. The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs. An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay. The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.- The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days