At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team to provide high-quality education for children with special needs.
- Company: Selwyn Hall School, a compassionate and inclusive educational environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a supportive community focused on student wellbeing.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and support children with complex needs in thriving.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience in SEND preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Location: Selwyn Hall School, Foxton, Cambridge
Salary: From £45,000, depending on experience
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Are you a compassionate and inclusive leader who can foster a culture of trust where everyone feels valued? If so, we warmly invite you to apply for the role of Deputy Headteacher with Curriculum Responsibility at Selwyn Hall School.
At Selwyn Hall School, we provide high-quality, inclusive education for children with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including autism, ADHD, FASD and complex communication needs. As part of the Polaris Community, we are dedicated to creating safe, supportive environments that prioritise student wellbeing and promote positive, therapeutic behaviour management strategies.
We are seeking a caring, forward-thinking leader to join our team as Deputy Headteacher with Curriculum Responsibility:
- Ensure high-quality teaching and learning across the school, with a focus on inclusion and differentiated instruction for SEND students.
- Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of pupils.
- Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external examinations.
- Support whole-school organisation, strategy and development of the curriculum.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience in SEND.
- Secondary teaching experience and experience of Exams Officer role preferred.
- Experience of delivering a high-quality curriculum with a focus on supporting young people with SEND.
- A strong understanding of behaviour management, providing calm, therapeutic guidance to young people whose actions may be shaped by ACEs and trauma, helping them feel safe, understood and able to regulate.
- A proactive, adaptable and positive attitude, able to set up new systems and processes aligned with the school's values and ethos.
Professional development opportunities within the Polaris Community.
A chance to make a real difference to the lives of children with complex needs.
The chance to work with the most wonderful children and a dedicated, passionate team who strive to provide the highest quality education and rich extra-curricular experiences, ensuring every child feels inspired, supported and able to thrive.
Please click apply now to submit your application or call Zoe on 07920 212308 for an informal chat.
Join us in making a difference at Selwyn Hall School. Selwyn Hall School is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Selwyn Hall School. Selwyn Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Full Time Permanent Assistant Headteacher in Cambridge employer: Polaris
Selwyn Hall School is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a compassionate and inclusive work environment where every team member feels valued. Located in the picturesque setting of Foxton, Cambridge, we offer robust professional development opportunities within the Polaris Community, allowing you to grow as a leader while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children with special educational needs. Join our passionate team and experience the joy of working alongside wonderful children in a supportive atmosphere that prioritises wellbeing and innovative teaching practices.
