Deputy Headteacher

The Role

About us.......

Dovecote is an Ofsted registered independent special school for pupils aged 5-18 years with ASD (an associated conditions), or/and social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH), who have been not able to access education and thus their future will start at Dovecote School.

What can you expect?

·        A caring and supportive school community that is culturally diverse and inclusive at an ‘outstanding’ complex SEN provision in rural Somerset.

·        A dedicated staff team, committed to achieving high standards for our students

·        A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos

·        Enhanced DBS and update service paid for

·        Excellent CPD and training opportunities

What is required?

This is a truly unique and exciting opportunity to help shape our new school and help create a truly exceptional learning environment, to support and develop our students.

This role sits within the professional leadership and management team for the school. This will promote a secure foundation from which to achieve high standards in all areas of the school’s work. The

The Deputy Head must establish high quality education by effectively working with the SLG to manage the teaching and learning whilst using personalised learning to realise the potential of all students.

To teach pupils across the full age and ability range present in the school (6-19) to ensure the highest possible standards of student’s achievement, personal development, and wellbeing

At Dovecote School we have a wide range of students presenting with additional learning needs which include speech, language and communication issues, Asperger’s, Autism, SpLD, MLD and BESD.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS.

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