Package Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic committed professional to join us as a Deputy Headteacher

The successful candidate will:

• Be an active participant of the school leadership team
• Lead by example, holding and articulating clear values and moral purpose, and focusing on providing excellent education for all pupils
• Assist the Headteacher in the strategic leadership and management of the school
• Assist the Headteacher in the day to day organisation and management of the school
• Support and/or represent the Headteacher at meetings as and when required
• Deputise for the Headteacher in their absence from the school. A Deputy Headteacher must undertake their professional duties to the extent required by the Headteacher
• Undertake such duties as delegated by the Headteacher
• Be responsible for the standards and curriculum of all pupils including monitoring of progress towards achievement
• Manage staff and resources within the school
• Play a major role, under the overall direction of the Headteacher, in formulating, implementing and reviewing the School Development Plan
• Deputy Designated Safeguarding lead

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Have a proven track record of school improvement and leadership
• Are currently working as a Senior Leader looking for their next challenge
• Have extensive understanding of the OFSTED framework and independent school standards
• Can demonstrate leadership on safeguarding, curriculum planning, and staff management
• Are exceptional practitioners capable of improving the teaching and learning across a school
• Are leaders in behaviour management and can implement good behaviour standards across the whole school setting
• Have a thorough understanding of the SEND code of practice and supporting students with SEND
• Can evidence a working understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education

EPIC benefits of working for Keys Group:

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts 
• Life assurance

At Acorns School:

I am delighted to welcome you to Acorns School. The provision is a co-educational school and provides a supportive and personalised education programme for pupils aged between 5-17. The school caters for pupils with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour. The school supports pupils with social, emotional and mental wellbeing needs.

Additionally, many of our pupils present with significant social and communication difficulties influenced by trauma or complex emotional difficulties. The school prides itself on providing specialised interventions than those provided in a mainstream school.

We have two sites, one located in Acorns Ashley in Knutsford and the other located in Acorns Marple in Stockport.

These positions are due to growth, we are seeking individuals who have at least 2-years’ experience within a SEND environment.

More can be found about Keys Group and our Therapeutic Education Services here

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references and online searches to safeguard our young people. In addition, this post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974.

Keys Group