Deputy Headteacher

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. For school vacancies please see further details online regarding their application process.

The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.

Full time hours per week

Medina House School (Chillerton Site), Main Road, Chillerton, Isle of Wight

Tel: 01983 522917

E-mail: admin@medinahouse.iow.sch.uk

Web: www.medinahouseschool.co.uk

Headteacher: Christopher Berry

Required from 1st January 2026 (ideally starting sooner)

Do you want to be part of an amazing team to ensure the best outcomes for fantastic pupils?

If so, read on…..

Following the agreed expansion of SEND provision on the Isle of Wight, Medina House is offering an exciting opportunity to join our school in setting up the Islands first Primary SEMH provision based in Chillerton. This provision will cater for up to 30 (initially 15) pupils who are diagnosed with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

This post will be based full time at our Chillerton site and will involve leading a team of highly skilled staff in quality assuring the provision to ensure that all pupils’ SEN needs are consistently met. Whilst being based in Chillerton you will also be a part of the wider schools leadership team and have access to an array of in-house and external professional learning opportunities as well as cross-site working opportunities to learn and grow from senior colleagues.

We are looking for an outstanding professional with proven senior leadership experience, who has a commitment to high standards and to the constant progress of pupils with complex learning difficulties and the ability to work effectively with the whole school community.

This will be a non-teaching post however some time in class may be required but this will be discussed further in interview

Informal discussions and a visit to the Chillerton site are highly recommended. Please contact the school office to arrange these.

Closing date: Friday 5th September

Short listing: Monday 8th September

Interview: Thursday 18th and Friday 19th September

This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Safer Recruitment Policy and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to have an enhanced DBS check and share in this commitment.

This School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.