Job Title: Deputy Head of School
Contract: Permanent
Location: East London
School Type: Alternative Provision
Salary: Leadership Scale – Negotiable
Start Date: April or September 2024
Active Recruitment are looking for a Deputy Head of School to take up post from either April or September 2024.
Our client is an 11-19 Alternative Provision based in East London. The school offers a flexible curriculum at KS3/4/5 which combines academic and vocational courses. The curriculum is designed to ensure that all students can achieve their potential and go on to higher education, apprenticeships, or employment opportunities.
Role of Deputy Head
The Deputy Head of School will be a lead professional and significant role model within the school and will:
- Support the Head of School in leading and managing the school.
- Under the direction of the Head of School, be accountable for key areas of the School Improvement Plan.
- Share responsibility for implementing school policies, decision-making and strategic planning.
The Deputy Head will have close liaison with other schools and senior leaders within the provision and wider community.
Benefits Include:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Two weeks’ full pay paternity leave
- 16% PPA minimum for teaching staff
- Access to Teachers or Local Government Pension scheme
- Access to an on-site, non-profit, term time only nursery for school staff (2024)
- Staff forum
- A focus on staff well-being and welfare – Carnegie Gold Mental Health Award status
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – 365 days a year helpline and additional support with legal, financial advice and counselling
- Investment in training and professional development including NPQs.
- Free access to a fully fitted on-site fitness suite
- EV installation programme 2023
- Cycle to work shower facilities.
- Team building and sports events to build cohesion.
- Winter well-being holiday
- Free on-site parking
- Free hot drinks