Deputy Head - Full-time

City of Rochester School is a specialist independent school for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This role will be based across two sites one at Cliffe Woods and at City of Rochester School Vocational College which is based on Medway City Estate.
Our ambition at City of Rochester College is for pupils to develop self-confidence, independence and resilience through an engaging and holistic curriculum. This will provide the skills, life experiences and qualifications pupils need to participate successfully in wider society, Visits to the School and our Vocational College are essential and can be arranged through the school office.
Now is an exciting time to join this wonderful school in its development and growth. We believe that personalised teaching and learning in an autism specific environment allows students' individual needs to be met and their capabilities fully realised. Our vision is powerful and ambitious.
City of Rochester School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
The following policies are available on the school website: ~Safeguarding Policy ~ Whistleblowing Policy

As a qualified teacher and an experienced leader you will be highly motivated to teach children with special needs to make progress and fulfil their potential. You will have:
+ Successful leadership and management experience in a school - at least 3 years
+ Experience of running and contributing to staff development
+ Experience of timetabling
+ relevant experience of classroom teaching and of working with children who have ASD - the role will include some teaching
+ Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning
+ knowledge of curriculum, assessment and inspection requirements
+ a wider interest in working with children, young people and their parents/carers both inside and outside the classroom
+ the ability to contribute positively to the overall programme of learning for each student to ensure progression
+ a focus on pupil outcomes and pupil progression
+ to contribute to learning outside the classroom
+ understanding that safeguarding all children is a top priority: to ensure their safety and wellbeing at all times
You should have:
+ a relevant teaching qualification and experience in the classroom
+ interest in a particular area of learning or the curriculum
+ experience working within an ASD setting
+ a high degree of initiative and sound judgement when working with children and young people
+ ability to communicate effectively with learners and their parents/carers
+ ability to work with parents
+ ability, patience and judgement to manage behaviour
+ be willing to work outside normal school hours to run after-school clubs

+ Fantastic pupils
+ Supportive school community
+ Innovative curriculum
+ Employer's pension contribution of 8%
+ All school holidays plus up to 10 additional days holiday entitlement
+ Employee Assistance Programme
+ Full induction programme
+ Monthly professional training and development
+ 5 Inset Days with a focus on autism best practice and curriculum knowledge and development
You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time, and interview at any time, once we have received sufficient applications.