Deputy Headteacher

Curriculum and Assessment

from September 2025

Contract: Full-Time (Permanent)

Salary: £76,707- Leadership 13

Phoenix Arch School is an over-subscribed community SEN school with a strong and supportive staff team. All 55 pupils attending the school have a diagnosis of ASD. Phoenix Arch School equips pupils with knowledge, skills and creativity by preparing them for the next phase of their education and for life-long learning.

In addition, our School aims to provide full speech and language assessment, diagnosis (where appropriate) and intervention strategies for children with communication difficulties as an integral part of their educational life.

We offer learning pathways to ensure pupils are able to access a curriculum and approach to learning that remains appropriate for the pupil’s needs.

We are delighted to advertise for a Deputy Head Teacher at Phoenix Arch School; this role presents an exciting opportunity to build and lead an innovative learning provision.

The Post:

The Deputy Head Teacher at Phoenix Arch School plays a major role in supporting the Head Teacher with the day-to-day management of the school as well as taking a lead role in the strategic direction of the school. The Deputy Head Teacher will be required to deputise and assume full responsibility for the school in the absence of the Headteacher. As a member of the leadership team, the Deputy Head Teacher will play a major role in formulating the culture, vision, aims and objectives of the school, establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved, managing staff and resources to achieve the aims and objectives and monitor and evaluate progress towards their achievement.

The Person:

We are looking for someone who puts the children first, always, and holds high aspirations for all.

We are looking for an outstanding practitioner and leader who has:

Commitment to the promotion of high standards in teaching and learning

Good understanding of autism and neurodivergence including identifying strengths as well as challenges

Excellent understanding of National Curriculum subject knowledge (KS1 and KS2), and how to adapt it for SEN

Proven track record of leading curriculum and assessment

Knowledge and understanding of statutory assessment arrangements at KS1 and KS2

An understanding of different learning pathways and learning styles.

Senior leadership experience at a mainstream or special primary school, and proven ability to lead and inspire

Evidence of further professional study, e.g. NPQSL, and good leadership skills

Commitment to high aspirations for all - staff and students

Roles and Responsibilities:

In addition to the professional duties as given in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document, the Deputy Headteacher will have the following specific roles and responsibilities:

To be non-class based but teach some classes to provide non-contact time to the class teachers.

To lead on curriculum- teaching and learning throughout the school.

To lead a system and culture of continual improvement and high standards in teaching through team-teaching, leading insets and demonstrating excellence

To lead on all matters pertaining to statutory assessment and testing along with the head teacher.

To lead on internal assessment and tracking systems.

To take a major role in monitoring and evaluating school provision related to raising progress, standards and achievement.

To take a leading role in the pastoral care of all children including behaviour management and safeguarding.

Recruiting and inducting staff along with the headteacher

Leading assemblies, staff briefings and staff meetings

Further enhance Personal Development opportunities for our pupils and CPD for staff

Work as part of a team with SENCO, Speech and language and Occupation Therapists

To attend pupil Annual reviews meeting with parents

To support the Headteacher in the day-to-day management of the school by taking specific responsibility for daily absence of staff and cover including PPA time.

How to apply:

If you are ready to take on this rewarding leadership role and be part of an ambitious, forward-thinking school, we would love to hear from you!

Visits to school are strongly encouraged.

Visit dates: 28th, 29th and 30th April 2025 1st, 2nd May and 6th May 2025

Closing date: Midday Monday 12th May 2025

Shortlisting: Thursday 15th May 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 20th May 2025

To visit the school and/or speak to the head teacher please contact: 02084526961

For further information including an application pack please email via the button below.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory Enhanced Level DBS clearance and references.

Phoenix Arch School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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