Isle of Wight (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
Leadership Range L12 – L16
Please contact the school for actual hours details
Full time hours per week (please check specific hours with the school)
Date Required: October 2025
Reporting To: Headteacher
Lionheart School is a pupil referral unit that supports some of the most vulnerable young people on the island. An exciting opportunity now exists for a Deputy Headteacher to be responsible for managing the following areas:
- On-site Medical Provision
- Off-site Medical Provision
- Medical Provision
- Operational/Strategic
- Deployment of Trauma Informed therapies.
- Development of Speech and Language therapies
Lionheart School provides a stimulating and nurturing environment for a range of students who for a variety of reasons are unable to attend mainstream schools. This could be due to medical needs, being emotionally vulnerable or having social and emotional difficulties.
The school aims to be a Trauma Informed and Therapeutic centre of excellence working with children their parents and home schools.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, creative individual who has high expectations of all children and what they can achieve. If you want to make a difference to children’s lives, are enthusiastic and emotionally resilient then we want to hear from you. We can offer you a dedicated staff team and opportunities for excellent personal and career development.
In return we offer:
- The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school that supports and empowers some of the most vulnerable children on the Isle of Wight.
- Be part of a friendly, supportive, and talented staff team, committed to providing an excellent education for every child.