Horizon Care and Education have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Headteacher for our Great Howarth School in the Rochdale area (OL12)
Great Howarth School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls. Based in Rochdale, the school meets the diverse needs of pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs including: Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), ADHD and Autism.
We provide a holistic, bespoke curriculum with rich learning opportunities that enable young people to develop their functional life skills in order to experience a high quality of life.
As a Deputy Headteacher you will aim to achieve the highest possible standards and outcomes for the pupils. You will be a trusted member of the senior management team. Responsible for the implementation of effective policies and procedures that support the high standards of educational. You will work to assist the Head teacher in the day to day running of the school.
Bright Futures, Inspired By You.
Minimum requirements:
QTS or QTLS Qualification
Have similar SLT experience in an SEN environment
Up to date OFSTED and knowledge of the SEN education sector and desired outcomes.
Have up to date safeguarding andchild protection qualifications/knowledge and experience.The ideal candidate should:
- Strategically oversee the school’s resources tosupport the achievement of educational objectives and priorities effectively and efficiently.
-Collaborate with the headteacher to clearly articulate, disseminate, ensure understanding of, and effectively implement the school’s vision among all stakeholders.
- Prioritise pupil achievement, safety, and well-being as the core focus of all school activities.
- Foster a culture ofchallenge and support to empower every student to succeed and actively engage in their learning journey.
- Articulate and uphold high expectations by settingambitious targets for the entire school community.
- Exemplify the school’s values consistently through daily work and actions.
About us:
We take great satisfaction in being "good neighbours." Horizon schools foster a healthy sense of community both inside and outside of their immediate surroundings.
As part of our highly personalised and purposeful provision, pupils at our schools participate in a wide range of academic, creative, sporting, and vocational learning opportunities and activities, which supports them in developing a range of skills and maximising learning outcomes.Young people take part in a wide range of courses, from music to construction, as well as being given every opportunity to excel in their core subjects, such as mathematics and English.
Why work for us?
Competitive pay rates
Occupational sick pay
Christmas bonus
Blue Light Card
Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards – earn up to £2500 per referral!
Financial wellbeing service
Life Assurance
Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!
Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development.
Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
Face-to-face therapeutic training andsupport for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics
Employee assistance programme – free,confidential support via Bupa.
Supportive management and senior leaders.
High quality CPD opportunities.
Free eye checks.
Community and wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we arecommitted to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together.To start your journey with Horizon, click apply now!
Horizon Care and Education iscommitted to its employees, values the needs of our employees and the people wesupport. We recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled staff, so we arecommitted to attract and retain talent who align with our values, vision & mission statement.We value diversity, equality, and inclusion, offering equal opportunities to all individuals interested in joining our organisation.
Candidates who meet the minimum required criteria of the person specification will be guaranteed an interview under the disabilityconfident employer scheme. During your application process, you will be asked to complete an application form which will be used through your recruitment assessment and onboarding journey. Please outline any reasonable adjustments that can be made tosupport your application and assessment process.
We arecommitted to safeguarding, the standards of safer recruitment defined under Keeping Children Safe in Education, and enabling a safe culture; a culture that ensures that our employees and the young people in our care and education are safeguarded and receive the rightsupport that meets theirindividual needs We promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all employees, all visitors of Horizon and partner organisations whosupport us toshare thiscommitment.
Closing date for this role is the 20th May
We reserve the right to close the job role early if sufficient number of applications are received.
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£63070.00 - £69596.00 per year