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Job Role: Deputy Head Teacher
Contract: Term-time/Permanent/ 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £36,500 to £41,080 per annum (FTE)
Location: Blidworth
Your Purpose
A very rewarding and challenging role has become available for an experienced and person-centred educator to join the R.E.A.L. Education family. R.E.A.L. Education provides both independent special schools placements and market leading alternative education across the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire areas.
Due to geographical expansion and company growth we now have an exciting new vacancy for a Deputy Head Teacher (Blidworth based) in one of our independent special school settings.
The successful candidate will be part of our schools Senior Leadership team, working closely with our Head of Schools and Heads of Area by providing dynamic and professional leadership and management to reflect the school’s vision, policy and practice. They will also be responsible for developing and motivating staff, setting high expectations, embedding outstanding teaching and learning strategies and raising achievements for learners on the school roll.
We Need
In order to apply, you must have at least 3 years experience in a leadership role, ideally in an alternative educational setting. You must have qualified teacher status, be able to demonstrate knowledge of statutory education frameworks including governance, OFSTED EIF and the SEND Code of Practice to a high level and be able to build, communicate and implement a shared vision across a number of settings.
There is a need to be able to travel between sites within the specified locality to support and engage with young people as required. A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for transporting them to various locations.
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Our Benefits
We offer a wide range of different benefits which have been devised with family in mind. These include Westfield Health Care, a Life Assurance policy, additional pay for Dependency Leave, Company Sick Pay and so much more. Details of our Total Rewards can be found on our Employee Benefits & Rewards page.
Closing Date: Thursday 1st May 2025, 10am*
If you have a question or wish to apply for this post, then please don’t hesitate to contact us at applications@real-education.org and we will send you our application form and the relevant information. Alternatively click here to apply.
R.E.A.L. Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore all candidates will be subjected to Safer Recruitment checks and will not be able to commence employment without a satisfactory DBS, two references and social media checks.
*We withhold the right to close any of our campaigns before the proposed date.