Deputy Head (Maternity cover)
| Posting date: | 15 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2025 |
| Location: | Wisbech, PE14 0LP |
| Company: | The Cambian Group |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 18143 |
Summary
Role: Deputy Head (Maternity cover) 1 year fixed term contract
Location: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Hours: 40 hours per week, term time
Salary Details: Up to £40,000 per annum DOE
Are you dynamic and a leader with vision and drive?
The successful candidate will have a proven track record as a senior leader and be able to demonstrate experience of having worked within a SEN setting. We are looking for a child-focused, energetic, committed and forward-thinking individual who will work closely with the headteacher to achieve desired outcomes and be an integral part of the wider education team.
The school:
Cambian Home Tree School is an independent DfE-registered, co-educational day school which specialises in accommodating students who have Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. The school typically caters for up to 20 students aged between 12-18 years of age and each classroom features different learning environments for alternative ways of learning. Individually tailored educational pathways are created to ensure each student's needs are met.
The successful candidate will:
- Be responsible for the day to day running of the school in the absence of the Headteacher
- Be responsible for collating and analysing data to evidence pupil and whole school progress
- Supervise, inspire and support the education team.
- Be Jointly responsible for development and implementation of the curriculum.
- Have a passion and commitment to the leadership, management and improvement of our school.
- Be an excellent communicator with the ability to motivate/ support, lead and inspire students and colleagues promoting high standards of attainment in all aspects of school life.
- Be committed to working in partnership with the students, staff, parents and the wider community
Why work for us:
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity to progress in your career.
- Training opportunities either face to face or online.
- Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
- You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
- Supportive management and senior leads.
- We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providers.
Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.