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Deputy Headteacher with Curriculum Responsibility
Deputy Headteacher with Curriculum Responsibility – Selwyn Hall School, Cambridge
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Location: Selwyn Hall School, Foxton, Cambridge
Salary: From £45,000, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Are you a compassionate and inclusive leader who can foster a culture of trust, ensuring everyone feels valued? Do you possess an empathetic and therapeutic mindset, allowing you to build meaningful relationships and collaborate effectively with staff to create an inclusive, emotionally safe learning environment? If you thrive in a collaborative setting, seek input from colleagues, and welcome guidance from leadership, this role is for you.
We warmly invite you to apply for the position of Deputy Headteacher with Curriculum Responsibility at Selwyn Hall School.
About Us
At Selwyn Hall School, we deliver high-quality, inclusive education for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including autism, ADHD, FASD, and complex communication needs. As part of the Polaris Community, our mission is to create safe, supportive environments that prioritise student wellbeing and promote therapeutic behaviour management strategies.
The Role
We are seeking a caring, forward-thinking leader to join our team as Deputy Headteacher with Curriculum Responsibility. Your responsibilities will include:
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- Ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across the school, with a strong focus on inclusion and differentiated instruction for SEND students
- Assessing, monitoring, recording, and reporting on pupil learning needs, progress, and achievements
- Participating in examination preparation and arrangements for external assessments
- Supporting the whole-school curriculum strategy, organisation, and development
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What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience in SEND
- Secondary teaching experience, preferably including Exams Officer duties
- Proven experience in delivering high-quality, inclusive curricula for young people with SEND
- Deep understanding of behaviour management, including practical experience in delivering calm, therapeutic guidance for students affected by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma
- Strong background in leading and managing teams with an emphasis on compassionate, therapeutic leadership
- Excellent communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to foster inclusivity among staff, students, and families
KeysTraits &Attributes
- Proactive mindset and adaptability, ready to develop new systems and processes aligned with school values
- Empowering leadership style, enabling colleagues to take ownership of shared goals with confidence
- Previous experience in senior or middle leadership roles
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What We Offer
- Impactful career growth in curriculum development and SEND leadership
- A supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Continual professional development opportunities within the Polaris Community
- The chance to dramatically improve outcomes for children with complex needs
- A wonderfully enriching workplace dedicated to fostering inspiration, support, and student well-being
- Dynamic extra-curricular programmes that maximise each child’s potential
How To Apply
If you’re a compassionate, inclusive leader passionate about SEND education and committed to a therapeutic learning environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to submit your application for an informal discussion.
Join Selwyn Hall School in making a meaningful difference. We are excited to meet you.
Important Compliance Notice
Selwyn Hall School is an equal opportunities employer and actively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
The selected candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check, funded by the school.
All staff must uphold safeguarding principles and demonstrate commitment to promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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