About this role
We are excited to be seeking a new Deputy Headteacher for our amazing special school, Lotus Academy.
Lotus serves 131 amazing children and young people from Key Stage 2 through to Key Stage 4 who are very well supported by a highly dedicated and hard-working team of professionals across two sites: or main site in Parson Cross and our satellite resource integrated into Stocksbridge secondary school.
This is a broad and exciting leadership opportunity rather than a role attached to one specific portfolio. We are looking for an accomplished and adaptable leader who has the credibility, knowledge and experience to contribute across all aspects of school leadership and who can respond flexibly to the changing priorities of our academy.
The successful candidate will be a visible and influential leader who understands that outstanding provision for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs is built on strong relationships, consistently high expectations, excellent teaching and learning, effective safeguarding and a culture in which pupils and staff can thrive.
We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate significant strengths in one or more areas of school improvement, while also possessing the breadth of leadership experience to operate effectively across the academy. This might include behaviour and culture, teaching and learning, curriculum and assessment, SEND, attendance, safeguarding, personal development, staff development or quality assurance.
Applications would be welcome from candidates in primary or secondary schools both special or mainstream who can demonstrate knowledge of special educational needs and a passion for working with children with social, emotional and mental health needs.
The successful person will have
- Highly effective leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate other people;
- Experience of effectively leading and managing change and the ability to think strategically;
- A strong commitment to collaboration and partnership working;
- A deep understanding of how children and young people with additional needs learn and make good progress;
- High expectations and the ambition, drive and determination for every child and young person to ‘be the best they can be';
- A strong commitment to working positively and pro-actively with parents, carers and a wide range of professionals and services; and
- Excellent management and organisational skills.
More information can be found in the attached welcome pack.