Deputy Head Teacher (SEN)

SEN Residential School (Autism) - Norwich, Norfolk - Long term position with potential to becoming permanent - Circa £50,000 at 40 hours per week, term time only - Ages 4 to 19 - Starting ASAP

Are you an experienced SEN Teacher, SENCO or educational specialist with experience of supporting students with Autism? Would you be keen to find a leadership role where you could help set the direction of the school over the coming years but still play an active part in the classroom?

Tradewind is working in partnership with this excellent school as they look to remodel their leadership team and appoint a Deputy Head Teacher to provide the best opportunities possible for their great students!

***Deputy Head Teacher - Special Educational Needs School - Autism - Residential
***Long term post that could become permanent - Norwich, Norfolk
***Salary negotiable around £50,000 - 40 hours p/w, term time only (flexibility required)
***Open to SEN Teachers, SENCO's or sector specialists - ideally holding QTS

About the School - Deputy Head Teacher (SEN) - Norwich, Norfolk
Located just outside the vibrant and popular city of Norwich in Norfolk this fantastic SEN residential school has been providing a high level of education to children with Autism for the past 40 years. The school caters for students between the ages of 4 and 19 and has around 80 pupils made up of a combination of residential and daily pupils. The school supports ASD students with a range of severity. Students are well supported by passionate SEN professionals who have strong understanding in how to ensure all get the very best education and opportunities. This is a happy school and great working/learning environment that should appeal to all passionate SEN educationalists. Starting at the earliest opportunity possible (although the school will wait for the right person) a Deputy Head Teacher is required to directly support the Principal in the long-term planning of direction and the day to day operation of the school.

Role requirements - Deputy Head Teacher (SEN) - Norwich, Norfolk
*Reporting to the Principal, you will work together to lead all aspects of the school and its provision of education.
*The role will require an experienced SEN specialist ideally holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with management experience. SEN Teachers or SENCO's from mainstream or SEN Schools will have a distinct advantage.
*Management responsibility will be people based including recruitment, training and development, in class teaching, curriculum development and working with all external agencies/parents.
*A passion for SEN teaching and a clear understanding of Autism is essential.

How to apply - Deputy Head Teacher (SEN) - Norwich, Norfolk
If you would like extra information on this school and to discuss this Head of Education role then we would ask you to contact Adrian at Tradewind on 0207 845 6279 for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, please email your CV to adrian.holder@twrecruitment.com for an immediate call back!