At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic initiatives for inclusion, safeguarding, and learner wellbeing at The Village School.
- Company: The Village School, a Group 8 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities School.
- Benefits: Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in students' lives.
- Other info: Early applications encouraged; dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the lives of learners and shape school culture.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and significant senior leadership experience in SEND settings.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 £ per year.
Deputy Headteacher - Inclusion, Safeguarding & Culture (DSL)
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the Deputy Headteacher - Inclusion, Safeguarding & Culture will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure that every learner at The Village School is safe, included, valued, and able to achieve positive personal, social, educational and lifelong outcomes.
The Village School is a Group 8 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities School.
The postholder will serve as the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and will hold strategic responsibility for safeguarding and child protection, attendance, behaviour and school culture, inclusion, medical needs, therapeutic provision, family engagement and learner wellbeing.
The Deputy Headteacher - Inclusion, Safeguarding & Culture will provide strategic leadership across inclusion, safeguarding, attendance, behaviour, medical needs, therapeutic provision, and learner wellbeing, ensuring every aspect of school life reflects the school's values and commitment to the highest standards of care and education.
The Deputy Headteacher will directly line manage
- Assistant Headteachers
- Safeguarding Officer
- Behaviour Team Lead
- Attendance Lead
Key areas of responsibility include
- Strategic Leadership
- Safeguarding and Child Protection (Designated Safeguarding Lead)
- Attendance Strategy and Inclusion
- Behaviour, Regulation and School Culture
- Medical Needs and Health Provision
- Therapeutic and Specialist Provision
- EHCP Compliance and Annual Review Quality Assurance
- Inclusion, Family Engagement and Early Help
- Personal Development and Learner Wellbeing
- Inspection Readiness and Accountability
We are looking for a candidate with
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Significant, sustained senior leadership experience in a SEND school or complex educational setting
- Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy DSL
- Experience leading safeguarding across a complex, multi-site or large organisation
- Experience leading and improving whole-school attendance, including EBSA and persistent absence
- Experience leading behaviour strategy and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) implementation
- Experience of direct line management and leadership development of senior staff
- Experience of multi-agency working across health, social care and education
You will be
- Deeply values-driven and child-centred in all decisions and actions
- A strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into impactful action
- Able to inspire, influence and develop others at all levels of the organisation
- Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and the belief that every learner can achieve positive outcomes
The Village School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
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Deputy Headteacher - Inclusion, Safeguarding & Culture (DSL) employer: The Village School
The Village School is an exceptional employer that prioritises the safety, inclusion, and wellbeing of every learner, fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture. With a strong commitment to professional development, staff are encouraged to grow through leadership opportunities and multi-agency collaboration, ensuring a meaningful impact on the lives of students with special educational needs. Located in a vibrant community, The Village School offers a unique environment where educators can thrive while making a significant difference in the lives of children and families.
