Deputy Head / Head of School

Following the promotion of the current postholder, Education Impact Academy Trust (EIAT) is seeking to appoint a committed and driven Deputy Headteacher who will also be Head of School for Mayfield's Heathfield Road site. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a values-driven and experienced school leader who shares our ambition to ensure that every pupil at Mayfield is included, understood, valued and makes progress to be suitably prepared for life beyond Mayfield. Working in close partnership with the Executive Headteacher and the Deputy Headteacher/Head of School for Mayfield's Wheeler Street site, the postholder will provide strong operational and strategic leadership across the school and will actively contribute to school and Trust-wide improvement. Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing leadership and oversight across EYFS, primary, secondary and sixth form provision
• Leading on specific whole school areas of responsibility
• Promoting a positive, inclusive and aspirational culture aligned with EIAT values
• Leading and supporting staff recruitment, induction, professional development and wellbeing
• Ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, welfare and pastoral care
• Using data and self-evaluation effectively to drive continuous school improvement
• Building strong partnerships with parents, carers, governors, trustees and external agencies
• Contributing to collaboration, innovation and shared practice across EIAT
• Deputising for the Executive Headteacher as required
  
  We are looking for a compassionate, ambitious and reflective leader who:
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has significant leadership experience, ideally within a SEND or similarly complex educational setting
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the needs of pupils with complex SEND
• Shares EIAT's commitment to inclusion, dignity, equality and high expectations for all
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and can inspire confidence and trust and build and maintain successful stakeholder relationships
• Is calm, resilient and solution-focused, with the ability to lead through challenge
• Values collaboration, professional development and staff wellbeing, This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.
  
  Education Impact Academy Trust (EIAT) is three Special Schools and a Specialist College (19-25). We also have two mainstream day nurseries.
You will work with a team of staff to support children and young people to reach their full educational potential. We believe that 'Better Never Ends'. You may work with individuals who have physical disabilities, sensory impairments (i.e. hearing or visual), speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties such as dyslexia, conditions such as autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, or have a combination of these challenges. A key aspect of working within EIAT is that we identify individual needs and create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment. We take staff wellbeing and CPD very seriously and your professional development will provide you with a whole range of opportunities and equip you for a great career. We have 10 CPD days per year offering plenty of opportunity for your professional development. We want to engage all staff to support each other and feel included in our collaborative environment. Staff are trained to a high level and apply skills and knowledge together for the benefit of all.

Why Join EIAT and Mayfield School?
• A Trust that is collaborative, inclusive, values-led and people-centred
• A Trust that is collaborative, inclusive, values-led and people-centred
• A supportive senior leadership partnership with strong Trust backing
• Opportunities to contribute to Trust-wide collaboration and system leadership
• A genuine commitment to professional development and staff wellbeing for all employees
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth
• Ten staff training days across the academic year
• Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF - free totally confidential support
• Access to discounts and offers via BHSF
• Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme