Deputy Head Teacher

We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge Job Title: Deputy HeadteacherLocation: Dibden Park School, Southampton SO45 5TDHours: 40 per week Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pmSalary: Up to £56,374.00 per annum (not pro rata)Contract: Permanent Term Time OnlyStart: September 2026 About the Role As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality education in line with organisational policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. Working in partnership with the Head Teacher, senior leaders, and wider stakeholders, you will help drive high standards across the school and contribute to continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and outcomes for pupils. Key Task Areas and Responsibilities To comply with good safeguarding procedures and principles as detailed by the local safeguarding board To participate in the process of assessment of referrals To act as overall curriculum coordinator and manager across the school To act as the lead teacher for the positive support of behaviour that may challenge To work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team which encompasses education, residential care and the clinical team To monitor progress and targets to ensure that each individual student can achieve planned outcomes Essential criteria Relevant experience of teaching children and young people with Autistic spectrum condition and/or challenging behaviours Relevant experience of teaching children and young people with complex needs ..... full job details .....