Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Head Teacher – Well-being, Safeguarding & Pastoral Lead

Park Lane Special School is in Macclesfield Cheshire and has 137 pupils aged between 5-19 years with learning, physical, sensory, and health needs.

The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic Deputy Head Teacher who is committed to continuing to improve the educational offer for children and young people with complex needs.

Start date: as soon as possible

Key attributes:

• Leadership experience, vision and the ability to drive forward change.
• A passion for working with young people and offering them the breadth of opportunity and aspirations to excel.
• The ability to motivate and inspire those around you.
• Proven track record of impacting positively on standards.
• A partnership approach to working with staff, students, parents and carers.
• Enthusiasm for educational improvement and life-long learning.
• The skill to innovate and embrace new initiatives.
• A reflective practitioner with excellent organisational skills.
• An excellent knowledge and understanding of exceptional curriculum provision for SEN.

 

You will receive:

• An inspirational working environment with pupils who want to learn.
• Supportive parents and families.
• Appropriate training to carry out responsibilities.
• Supportive Senior Leadership team including Governors.

 

Applicants should apply in writing outlining their reasons for applying and relevant experience for the post.

Salary L16-L20

Closing date is 13^th June 2025

Interview by panel on the 14^th July 2025