At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead school improvement and support personalised learning for students with SEND.
- Company: Dynamic SEND secondary school focused on inclusive education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, professional development, and a supportive leadership team.
- Other info: Join a friendly team dedicated to safeguarding and promoting diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help them achieve their potential.
- Qualifications: Proven track record in improving outcomes for SEND students and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 72448 - 88548 £ per year.
We are seeking a Deputy Headteacher to help lead our school's next stage of improvement. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for delegated whole-school priorities and a significant part in the day-to-day management of the school.
The role
- Working with the Headteacher and leadership team, you will:
- Monday to Friday 8:30 - 16:00
- DBS on the Update Service
- Lead school improvement: Set clear priorities, evaluate their impact and use evidence and professional judgement to improve teaching, curriculum pathways and pupil outcomes.
- Oversee personalised provision: Ensure EHCP outcomes, annual review priorities, pupil strengths, communication profiles and family knowledge inform ambitious plans for learning and support.
- Support consistent practice: Help staff apply specialist knowledge, autism-informed approaches and therapeutic advice to pupils' changing communication, sensory and regulation needs.
- Contribute to school management: Lead delegated priorities, support strong safeguarding practice and help develop high-quality, financially sustainable specialist provision.
What we are looking for
- The successful candidate will:
- Have a proven track record of improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
- Have experience leading staff and delivering improvement beyond their own classroom or team.
- Understand how to translate EHCP outcomes and pupils' individual starting points into meaningful learning, support and progress.
- Be able to evaluate provision, identify priorities and turn strategic plans into consistent day-to-day practice.
- Show a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and high expectations for every pupil.
- Build trusting, effective relationships with pupils, families and professionals across education, health and social care.
If you're ready to inspire, support, and help students achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your education career!
Why register with Envision Education?
- Specialists in securing long-term and permanent placements for teachers and support staff, including Teaching Assistants.
- Able to match jobs to your preferences, whether it's location, job type, or pay expectations.
- Quick and efficient registration process, with interviews via Zoom.
- We secure roles swiftly and effectively for education professionals.
- Friendly team that always puts job seekers' interests first.
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- We work with primary, secondary, and SEND schools across London and the Home Counties.
Pay rate is dependent on qualifications, experience, and skills.
Envision Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and follows a strict policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and do not discriminate based on age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture, or disability.
You must be a UK resident or hold a full UK visa and be willing to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Assistant Headteacher - January Start in Harrow employer: Envision Education
Envision Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the growth and development of its staff. Located in St Albans, this role as a SEND Support Assistant provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with diverse needs, while benefiting from ongoing professional development and a collaborative team environment.
