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andlt;divandgt;andlt;div style=and#34;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #3f4e55;and#34;andgt;andlt;h3andgt;Deputy Headteacher with Curriculum and Safeguarding Responsibilityandlt;/h3andgt;andlt;pandgt;andlt;strongandgt;Contract:andlt;/strongandgt; Full-time, term time onlyandlt;br /andgt;andlt;strongandgt;Salary:andlt;/strongandgt; From -45,000 depending on experienceandlt;br /andgt;andlt;strongandgt;Location:andlt;/strongandgt; Whitstable, Kentandlt;br /andgt;andlt;strongandgt;Start Date:andlt;/strongandgt; September 2026andlt;br /andgt;andlt;strongandgt;Benefits:andlt;/strongandgt; Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Schemeandlt;/pandgt;andlt;h3andgt;About the Schoolandlt;/h3andgt;andlt;pandgt;ISP School Whitstable is an independent specialist provision serving children and young people (CYP) in Kent and Medway who live with their families, foster parents or in residential childrenand#39;s homes.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;Our school supports CYP with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;We provide high-quality education, adopting a holistic and tailored approach, complemented by a range of support services for each and every one of our children. To find out more about our school, please visit our website.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;We are looking for an inspirational leader with SEN experience. This role would suit someone looking to step into senior leadership from a middle leadership position, or an experienced Deputy Headteacher seeking a new opportunity.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;ISP Schools pride themselves on employing people who are passionate, dedicated and innovative, while embracing our holistic, therapeutic approach.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;Our ethos promotes positive relationships, self-discipline, self-esteem and resilience, enabling both staff and children to thrive and progress.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;This is an exciting opportunity to join an established organisation working with vulnerable children with a wide range of behavioural and emotional needs. Our team is welcoming, supportive and collaborative.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its children? If so, we could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;For more information and an informal discussion, please contact Carole Cox, Headteacher, on (phone number removed).andlt;/pandgt;andlt;h3andgt;About Usandlt;/h3andgt;andlt;pandgt;ISP School Whitstable provides specialist education for Key Stage 2 children aged 7-11 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH), as well as communication and interaction, cognition and learning needs.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;This is a small provision with a maximum of 24 children with complex needs who often present with challenging behaviours. We offer a safe and nurturing environment, with well-trained, supportive staff. Combined with our therapeutic approach, this enables our children to develop the tools and skills they need to achieve their potential.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of children for over 30 years. Within the Polaris Community, we now have over 15 SEN schools across the UK, all working together to provide each child with a tailored, diverse and appropriate education in a safe and supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning and encourages achievement.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;h3andgt;The Roleandlt;/h3andgt;andlt;pandgt;We are seeking a caring and forward-thinking leader to join our team as Deputy Headteacher with curriculum responsibility.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt;Ensure high-quality teaching and learning across the school, with a focus on inclusion and differentiated instruction for SEND studentsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of pupils, working alongside the SENCoandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Take a lead on whole-school strategic planning and the continued development of the curriculumandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Provide curriculum training for staff during training sessions and INSET, valuing your own and othersand#39; CPDandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Click apply now to view the full list of responsibilities on our careers portalandlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;andlt;h3andgt;What Weand#39;re Looking Forandlt;/h3andgt;andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt;Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience in SENDandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Experience of delivering a high-quality curriculum with a focus on supporting young people with SENDandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Experience of leading and managing teams with a compassionate and therapeutic approachandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work inclusively with staff, students and familiesandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;A proactive and adaptable attitude, able to develop systems and processes aligned with the schooland#39;s values and ethosandlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;andlt;h3andgt;What We Offerandlt;/h3andgt;andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt;A unique opportunity to shape curriculum development and SEND provisionandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;A supportive and collaborative leadership teamandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Professional development opportunities within the Polaris Communityandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;An opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children with complex needsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;andlt;/divandgt;andlt;/divandgt;andlt;divandgt; andlt;/divandgt;andlt;divandgt; andlt;/divandgt;PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care, Keywords:Foster Parent, Location:Whitstable, ENG-CT5 1RR