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Are you an inspirational leader with a heart for special education? Fern House School, a vibrant and forward-thinking special school for pupils aged 5-16, is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Deputy Headteacher (Teaching & Learning) to join our dynamic team. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to make a real difference. You'll play a pivotal role in leading our school into its next exciting phase of growth, working closely with our Headteacher to develop and implement a truly inclusive and impactful curriculum.
Why Fern House School?
Nurturing & Neuro-Informed: We build secure attachments, ensuring every child feels understood.
Tailored for Success: Our adaptive curriculum empowers every learner.
Supportive Team: Join a passionate, inclusive community.
Modern Facilities: A brand-new, state of the art learning environment.
Outstanding Development: Join a 'Good" school with 'Outstanding" personal development.
Enhanced Pay & Wellbeing: Generous incentives and a focus on your well-being.
Inspiring Pupils: Work with children who make a difference every day.
As Deputy Headteacher you will:
- Lead the development and implementation of an innovative, inclusive curriculum tailored to the diverse needs of pupils with SEND.
- Champion best practices in special education, ensuring our teaching and learning is at the forefront of the field.
- Drive high-quality, differentiated teaching practices, empowering every pupil to reach their full potential.
- Implement robust assessment and progress monitoring systems to track and celebrate pupil achievement.
- Provide strategic staff development and support, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Cultivate an inclusive and positive school environment, prioritising safeguarding and promoting positive behaviour.
- Effectively manage resources and implement school policies.
We are looking for:
- An experienced Senior Leader with a proven track record in special education.
- A passionate advocate for inclusive education and curriculum development.
- An inspirational leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Transform lives with us at Fern House School. We welcome diverse candidates and invite you to apply today for a rewarding career making a real difference.
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Information about the School
Fern House School is a special school for children with social, emotional, mental health needs and / or social communication needs (Autism).
At Fern House School we embrace individuality and recognise each child as unique. We provide our learners with opportunities to grow and develop in a safe and nurturing environment.
Our success is based on our ability to build strong relationships with our children. We understand that for many of our children, being at school has been a challenge and together, we break down barriers and reignite their passion for learning. We do this through our unwavering care and commitment.
Our curriculum has been designed to be inclusive, ambitious and engaging.
Fern House School opened in November 2017. We are proud to be part of the Connect Education Trust which includes Bowes Primary School, Chesterfield Primary School, Carterhatch Junior School, Delta Primary School, Grange Park Primary School and Hazelbury Primary School.
At the heart of human development is relationship. We pride ourselves on offering relational learning through an inclusive, attachment-aware, trauma-informed approach. Our specialist team of staff work hard to nurture each individual to gain a deeper understanding of their needs.
Our highly adapted curriculum has been developed to meet the wide range of abilities and aspirations of our pupils. Our aim is to provide all pupils with opportunities to achieve and feel valued. We're committed to providing a broad and balanced experience with the cultural capital required to thrive in a modern world.
We aim to support children and families at Fern House School to gain an understanding of the importance of a holistic approach, balanced by our strong curriculum and our therapeutic opportunities. Although we are a Special School, our mission is the same as any other educational setting - a commitment to preparing pupils academically and socially for life after Fern House School.