Deputy Headteacher – Medical Provision
| Posting date: | 02 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Leadership Range L12 – L16 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2025 |
| Location: | Isle Of Wight, South East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Isle of Wight Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2025_1347 |
Summary
Full time hours per week (please check specific hours with the school)
Date Required: October 2025
Reporting To: Headteacher
Lionheart School is a pupil referral unit that supports some of the most vulnerable young people on the island. An exciting opportunity now exists for a Deputy Headteacher to be responsible for managing the following areas:
On-site Medical Provision
Off-site Medical Provision
Medical Provision
Operational/Strategic
Deployment of Trauma Informed therapies.
Development of Speech and Language therapies
Lionheart School provides a stimulating and nurturing environment for a range of students who for a variety of reasons are unable to attend mainstream schools. This could be due to medical needs, being emotionally vulnerable or having social and emotional difficulties.
The school aims to be a Trauma Informed and Therapeutic centre of excellence working with children their parents and home schools.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, creative individual who has high expectations of all children and what they can achieve. If you want to make a difference to children’s lives, are enthusiastic and emotionally resilient then we want to hear from you. We can offer you a dedicated staff team and opportunities for excellent personal and career development.
In return we offer:
The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school that supports and empowers some of the most vulnerable children on the Isle of Wight.
Be part of a friendly, supportive, and talented staff team, committed to providing an excellent education for every child.
Date Required: October 2025
Reporting To: Headteacher
Lionheart School is a pupil referral unit that supports some of the most vulnerable young people on the island. An exciting opportunity now exists for a Deputy Headteacher to be responsible for managing the following areas:
On-site Medical Provision
Off-site Medical Provision
Medical Provision
Operational/Strategic
Deployment of Trauma Informed therapies.
Development of Speech and Language therapies
Lionheart School provides a stimulating and nurturing environment for a range of students who for a variety of reasons are unable to attend mainstream schools. This could be due to medical needs, being emotionally vulnerable or having social and emotional difficulties.
The school aims to be a Trauma Informed and Therapeutic centre of excellence working with children their parents and home schools.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, creative individual who has high expectations of all children and what they can achieve. If you want to make a difference to children’s lives, are enthusiastic and emotionally resilient then we want to hear from you. We can offer you a dedicated staff team and opportunities for excellent personal and career development.
In return we offer:
The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school that supports and empowers some of the most vulnerable children on the Isle of Wight.
Be part of a friendly, supportive, and talented staff team, committed to providing an excellent education for every child.
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