Deputy Headteacher
Leadership Scale L8-L12 (Inner London Pay Scale)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to become part of the unique, innovative, warm and
welcoming Wandsworth Hospital School and Home Tuition Service (WHHTS). We are seeking
an enthusiastic and dynamic leader who would like to broaden their experience in managing
and working with vulnerable young people across a Medical PRU. We require an
enthusiastic, flexible and inspirational leader who would like to broaden their leadership
experience in working with vulnerable young people across a Medical PRU.
The successful candidate will work alongside the Headteacher to lead an outstanding
education team. The Deputy Headteacher has a major role in the Senior Management Team
and will work closely with the Headteacher to provide vision, leadership and direction for
the continuing development of the HHTS.
WHHTS comprises of St George’s Hospital classroom and CAMHS Campus School at
Springfield University Hospital, Tooting- Aquarius Acute Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, Wisteria
Adolescent Eating Disorders Unit and Corner House National Deaf Unit. The Service also
supports children with medical needs and mental health issues in their homes, schools and
local community. Ofsted rated the HHTS as Outstanding in 2013 and is committed to
delivering high quality education for children and young people who have medical needs or
mental health issues that result in inpatient admissions or recurring absences from school.
With the guidance of the Headteacher, you will lead and work alongside the teachers and
support staff across the service as well as lead on identified key priorities across the service.
You will work in partnership with the multidisciplinary teams and be willing to work flexibly
in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
Candidates should have:
 expereince of leading in one or more of the following areas – pupil outcomes,
personal development, behaviour and welfare, Teaching and Learning and
Assessment.
 an excellent teaching record
 successful management experience
 ability to monitor and review through self-evaluation, report writing and a clear
system of record keeping
 ability to lead flexibly, innovatively and responsively in a changing educational
context
 ability to manage resources effectively to meet service priorities
 ability to liaise effectively with schools, health, other agencies and parents
 evidence of ability to successfully teach vulnerable pupils with SEBD, mental health
or special needs.
 the ability to plan and deliver outstanding teaching and learning for both individuals
and small groups with high quality outcomes for all pupils
We offer the following:
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The opportunity to work in a unique, dynamic, successful and forward looking
service, supported by talented, committed and conscientious colleagues.
An excellent environment in which to further develop your skills with many
supported opportunities for professional development.
Sign Language training
An outstanding provision with a creative, open and supportive ethos.
For an informal discussion, please contact the Headteacher on 020 3513 6103 or
email: [email protected]
information and to apply please download an application
and details from the Wandsworth Council website
https://jobs.wandsworth.gov.uk/. For any further details please
contact the school on the telephone number above.
For further
Please email completed applications to
[email protected]
Closing date midnight Monday 17th April
Interviews: week commencing Monday 24th
Wandsworth HHTS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to CRB checks