[240417A] Deputy Headteacher

Are you looking for a new challenge? We are looking for a special person with the skills and special school experience to work with the Trust.

SAIL Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an inspirational Deputy Headteacher to join our team in September 2024.

Post: Deputy Headteacher

Location: SAIL Academy, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9HS

FTE Salary Range: L18 - L22 (£71,729 - £78,774 per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent, full time

Contract Hours: 32.5 per week, Monday to Friday

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and experienced Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated and aspirational team at SAIL. This post is required to start in September 2024.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can provide strategic leadership and direction for the school.
• Collaborates with staff to develop and implement school policies and procedures.
• Provides guidance and support to staff to ensure teaching standards are high quality.
• Has skills and expertise to lead and develop a strong safeguarding culture.
• Possesses energy and enthusiasm and is committed to making a difference.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth within staff.
• Proven record in being an outstanding leader and is able to manage and motivate other staff.
• Promote a positive school culture that values diversity, inclusion, and student well-being.
• Will consult and communicate effectively with all members of the school community.
• Has a passion for teaching and learning!

About the successful candidate

We require a Deputy Headteacher who will work in close partnership alongside both the Executive Headteacher and wider leadership team in leading the school towards offering an excellent provision for all-through special education, along with care and therapeutic support, for pupils aged 5–16 with a primary diagnosis of autism spectrum condition (ASC) or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) in an inclusive environment.

The Deputy Headteacher will be an outstanding leader with a clear insight into strategic leadership with a proven track record of school improvement. They will be keen for growth with high aspirations for self and others. Excellent management, organisational and leadership skills are a must with a history of being an outstanding practitioner who has taught across the primary and or secondary age range. 

There is a requirement for knowledge of all key stages and Statutory assessment and reporting arrangements, and the successful candidate must have high expectations for children’s learning and aspirations and share a commitment to a therapy-first, integrated approach.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they have a passion to lead on a range of aspects from our new and developing curriculum that inspires and motivates children, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills that can motivate others, and be committed to the wider values of our school and community.

About the School

SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspiration Learners) is a day specialist provider of education in Salisbury, Wiltshire for children and young people aged from 4 to 19 years who have a diagnosis of autism or an SEMH profile.

Following opening on 1 September 2023, the school moved into new premises on Wilton Road in Salisbury. The initial cohort of 54 have been joined by 25 students. The school will continue to grow towards a roll of 150 children.

SAIL’s aim is to build safe independent lives for the autistic and SEMH population through a process of understanding, support, and enablement. To achieve this goal the school will look at the unique impact autism and social, emotional, and mental health experiences has on the individual child. From this we aim as a school to personalise the child’s curriculum, care, and therapeutic package to ensure every child achieves and experiences success and independence.

This key intent is underpinned by a number of principles. We will ensure that all children make progress, we build and foster positive relationships with parents and carers, put pupil voice at the heart of everything and support all children so they trust, feel safe and secure. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable and understanding including dedicated education, care and therapeutic teams.

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education.  We operate 17 academies in Bournemouth, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.  We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.

Next Steps

If you have the qualities we are looking for and are excited at the prospect of a challenging and rewarding career move, we encourage you to make contact about the role by calling the school on 01722 694013 or emailing reception@sail-academy.org. Visits to the school are welcomed.

Closing date: for applications is Sunday, 12th May 2024

Interview Date:  Interviews are provisionally booked for Tuesday, 21st May 2024

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form at: https://www.reachsouth.org/vacancies.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits 

We offer a competitive salary plus TPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. 

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.