Deputy Campus Lead

Summary:

Deputy Campus Lead role with a focus on SEND, SEMH, and autism education.

About the School:

Dedicated to supporting learners with diverse needs, the school fosters an inclusive environment that empowers students to reach their full potential through tailored education and care.

The Opportunity:

As a Deputy Campus Lead, you will play a vital role in supporting the Campus Lead to deliver high-quality education and support for learners with SEND, SEMH, and autism. This role involves leading key operational and pastoral areas, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and high-performing learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Campus Lead in implementing strategic objectives and deputise during their absence to ensure continuity of leadership.
• Lead on pastoral care, behaviour management, attendance monitoring, and engagement interventions.
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring safeguarding policies are followed and liaising with external agencies as required.
• Assist in monitoring teaching standards, learner progress, and internal quality assurance processes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, data protection, and other statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with the Campus Lead and Business Operations team to maintain site standards and coordinate exams and assessments.
• Line manage designated staff, support performance management, and deliver CPD on pastoral care, behaviour, and safeguarding.
• Maintain effective communication with parents, carers, and external stakeholders, providing regular reports on pastoral, behaviour, and safeguarding matters.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Degree in Education or related field and Qualified Teacher Status (or working towards); safeguarding and behaviour management training required.
• Experience in pastoral leadership, behaviour management, and supporting learners with SEND/SEMH.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, SEND Code of Practice, and strategies to improve attendance, behaviour, and wellbeing.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with learners, staff, parents, and external stakeholders.

Preferred

• Staff supervision and operational support experience.
• Enhanced DBS clearance and valid driving licence, with willingness to travel between sites as needed.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and term-time only contract.
• Comprehensive benefits package including life assurance, pension scheme, and mental health support.
• Flexible Benefits Platform with access to health, wellbeing, insurance, and discount schemes.