**Job Title: Deputy Headteacher**
**Location: Brick Lane School, Bacon Street, London E2 6DY**
**Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience**
**Hours: 37.5 hours per week**
**Contract: Permanent**
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an
experienced Deputy Headteacher to join our close-knit team at Brick Lane
School, London. If you are looking to join an outstanding team in a school
that will welcome your ideas and aim to re-engage the young people we teach,
we would like to hear from you.
**About the Role**
The Deputy Headteacher, under the direction of the Headteacher, will take a
major role in:
* Formulating the aims and objectives of the school
* Establishing policies for achieving these aims and objectives
* Managing staff and resources to that end
* Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school’s aims and objectives
* If the Headteacher is absent, the Deputy Headteacher will deputise, as directed by the Regional Director
* Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct
**About us**
Brick Lane School is a brand-new specialist independent school providing
education for pupils with an ASD (Autism) diagnosis from age 5 up to 18. We
aspire to provide the best quality teaching and learning to allow our students
to grow and develop the necessary skills for them to succeed and lead
fulfilling lives in the wider community and in adult life. The school benefits
from a fantastic location in the vibrant and cosmopolitan heart of the East
End of London and has been refurbished to a very high standard to allow us to
fulfil our aspirations. In all of our staff we seek the very best in terms of
commitment, compassion and effort in order to meet the needs of the students
and to provide a high-quality learning environment where pupils feel safe and
can flourish.
The aim of the school is to provide specialist individual support to each
pupil, enabling them to reach their potential so they can live fulfilling and
productive lives. We will provide the young people with as much freedom as
possible while offering a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable
due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals
across the company who are passionate, reliable and understanding including
dedicated education, care and clinical teams.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupil,
young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties.
As part of Outcomes First Group we are leading our sector in setting and
delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our
care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially
certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
**Why join us?**
We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment and the chance to be
part of a fantastic multidisciplinary team, who work hard and support each
other to deliver personalised, bespoke education & care. Our benefits package
includes free parking, shopping discounts and cashback via our ‘Rewards Hub’,
and access to content on mindfulness, fitness, recipes and much more as part
of our ‘Your Wellbeing Matters’ programme.
As well as opportunities for internal promotion, you will have access to high-
quality Continuing Professional Development to help pursue your own personal
goals. We also offer accredited training programmes including Diplomas and
NVQs, supplemented by ongoing learning opportunities.
**Ultimately, all of our roles give you the opportunity to enrich the lives of
young people and make a positive difference.**
**Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All
successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS and Social Media
Checks.**
