Deputy Headteacher - Northgate School

Northgate School

Edgeware, London Borough of Barnet (HA8 0AD)

Leadership Pay Range (Outer London) L16-L20

Full time

Permanent

Northgate is a local authority-maintained pupil referral unit in Edgware, Barnet, supporting young people aged 13 to 19 with mental health challenges who are unable to access mainstream education. Based at Edgware Community Hospital, we also provide the educational service to the Beacon Centre, a Tier 4 adolescent CAMHS inpatient and day unit. Every young person follows a personalised curriculum designed to help them re-engage with learning and move forward with their lives.

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About You:

• An ambitious senior or middle leader ready to step up, or an experienced deputy seeking a uniquely rewarding role.
• A strong practitioner with a track record of improving outcomes for vulnerable learners.
• Confidence to take on, or develop into, the designated roles of SENCO, DSL, Designated Teacher and Exams Officer (training and support provided where needed).
• A deep commitment to safeguarding, with the warmth, resilience and organisation these responsibilities demand.
• The ability to work closely with a multi-disciplinary team and health, social care and mainstream partners.

What we offer:

• A genuinely Outstanding, warm and therapeutic school.
• A supportive Headteacher and an expert, caring staff team.
• High-quality professional development and a clear leadership pathway.
• A unique opportunity to work at the interface of education and mental health.

Northgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.