<DIV><DIV><P><STRONG>Polaris Education - ISP Battle School</STRONG><BR><STRONG>Deputy Headteacher</STRONG><BR><STRONG>Basic Salary:</STRONG> Up to £46,790.02 per annum<BR><STRONG>Contract:</STRONG> Full Time, Term Time Only<BR><STRONG>Location:</STRONG> Battle, East Sussex</P><P><STRONG>Benefits</STRONG></P><UL><LI>Company pension</LI><LI>Life Assurance</LI><LI>Employee Discount Scheme</LI></UL><P><STRONG>About Our School</STRONG></P><P>Situated in the lovely setting of Glengorse Estate in Battle, East Sussex, ISP School provides specialist education for 7-18-year-olds with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), communication and interaction needs, and cognition and learning needs.</P><P>Our mission is to provide each child with a diverse and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self-discipline and engagement, inspires learning and encourages aspiration and achievement.</P><P>We are looking for an inspirational qualified teacher who has experience working with vulnerable children and is prepared to teach or cover lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 as and when required.</P><P><STRONG>Role Responsibilities</STRONG></P><P>We are seeking a caring, forward-thinking leader to join our team as Deputy Headteacher. In this role, you will:</P><UL><LI>Champion a strong safeguarding culture by leading safeguarding practice, supporting vulnerable pupils and families and ensuring staff understand and fulfil their safeguarding responsibilities in line with statutory requirements</LI><LI>Provide strategic leadership for behaviour and attendance, using data-driven approaches to monitor trends, reduce persistent absence, promote positive behaviour and ensure pupils are able to access and benefit from learning</LI><LI>Ensure high-quality teaching and learning across the school, with a focus on inclusion and differentiated instruction for SEND students</LI><LI>Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of pupils</LI><LI>Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external examinations</LI><LI>Contribute to whole-school organisation, strategy and curriculum development</LI><LI>Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school's policies, practices and procedures to support the school's values and vision</LI><LI>Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes</LI><LI>Use your expertise to promote a therapeutic approach to behaviour and emotional wellbeing</LI><LI>Collaborate with staff, parents and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for pupils</LI><LI>Manage and support staff teams, fostering a culture of cooperation, flexibility and continuous improvement</LI><LI>Work closely with other leaders within the Polaris Community to share good practice and ensure alignment with our ethos</LI></UL><P><STRONG>Requirements</STRONG></P><UL><LI>Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience in SEND</LI><LI>Experience of delivering a high-quality curriculum with a focus on supporting young people with SEND</LI><LI>Experience of leading and managing teams within a compassionate, therapeutic environment</LI><LI>Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work inclusively with staff, pupils and families</LI><LI>A proactive and adaptable attitude, with the ability to establish and develop systems and processes aligned with the school's values and ethos</LI><LI>Previous senior or middle leadership experience</LI></UL><P><STRONG>What We Offer</STRONG></P><UL><LI>A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everyone</LI><LI>Support for your professional development through a wide range of learning opportunities</LI><LI>An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high-quality teaching in a safe educational provision</LI><LI>A friendly and inclusive team that is passionate about improving pupil outcomes</LI></UL><P>The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by ISP Battle School.</P><P>ISP Battle School is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.</P><P>ISP Battle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.</P></DIV></DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV> </DIV>PandoLogic. Category:Education, Keywords:Teacher, Location:Battle, ENG-TN33 9DR