Deputy Principal - Meath

Deputy Principal - Meath

Deputy Principal

Permanent, Full Time

Annual salary: Leadership group pay scale 11 – 15 £58,016.70 – £63,781.20

Meath, Speech and Language UK School, Brox Road, Ottershaw, Chertsey KT16 0LF

The Deputy Principal will work with the Principal, Governing body and members of the Senior Leadership Group (SLG) to adhere to our shared vision for the school and to the strategic plan to meet the needs of pupils with complex Speech, language and communication needs and high functioning autism.

The Deputy Principal will promote the shared ethos that inspires, motivates and challenges all members of the school community, pupils and staff alike, to maximise their potential.

In close collaboration with the Principal, the Deputy Principal will:

• Ensure the vision for the school is clearly articulated, shared, understood and acted upon effectively by all.
• Lead the Education team to translate the vision into agreed objectives and operational plans to promote and sustain school improvement.
• Demonstrate Vision and Values in everyday work and practice.
• Motivate and work with others to embed a shared culture and positive climate.
• Ensure creativity, innovation and the use of appropriate new technologies to achieve excellence.
• Ensure that strategic planning and the school culture and curriculum take account of the diversity, values and experience of the school and community.
• Provide a high-quality professional leadership which secures the success of the school to ensure all pupils fulfil their potential and are safe and happy at school. 
• To make a significant contribution to the school and Speech and Language UK’s wider strategic vision.

If you are interested in the position please contact Majella Delaney, Principal, to discuss the role further on 01932 872302 or to arrange a school visit.

To apply please send a completed application form to sbm@meathschool.org.uk by Monday, 1st May 2023, 9am

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we carry out safer recruitment principles, as well as appropriate vetting and verifications on all school staff.