Job Description

Tadley Court School are recruiting for a Deputy Head Teacher to lead on the dynamic development of the curriculum and Quality of Education across all key stages. We are looking for an outstanding relationship builder, with a passion for providing pupils with the best possible education. The successful candidate will have solid experience in curriculum development across all key stages.

This post is for either a September 2025 start or January 2026 start for the right candidate.

You will be energetic and have a strong sense of moral purpose, and the ability to inspire the team to achieve the highest standards to ensure best outcomes for pupils.



Benefits:

Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme Blue Light discount card Relocation package
Free parking Free lunches Comprehensive induction Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression Paid for enhanced PVG/DBS Wellbeing support Cycle to work scheme and more!


Tadley Court School is a specialist school and has an Ofsted rating of Good with Outstanding features. Our school is set in a beautiful semi-rural location with four acres of well-maintained grounds. We are a day school specialising in the education and care of children and young people between the age of 4 and 19 years who all have a formal Autism diagnosis and either SLD or MLD. . We are proud of our career progression routes and we attract professionals who are willing to contribute to our sustained success whilst embracing our family-ethos. The school have benefited from significant development which is due to continue ahead of the new academic year in September 2025.



Working at Tadley may particularly suit people experienced in working in the mainstream primary sector, as our school largely follows this model across all cohorts. You will have the opportunity to lead and support colleagues to ensure the quality of education across all phases. We have high expectations for our pupils and support them to be as independent as possible in their learning and their communication. The successful candidate will have a passion for the education of some of the most vulnerable students in society and a real will to make a difference to their lives and that of their families.



The role and responsibility of the Deputy Headteacher is to support and assist the Headteacher with strategic planning and in managing, leading, and developing the school. The Deputy Headteacher will undertake professional duties delegated to them by the Headteacher and deputise for the position as and when the need arises. The Deputy Headteacher is a member of the School Leadership Team who, under the leadership of the Headteacher, work together to:



Formulate the vison, ethos, and objectives of the school. Play a leading role in the school improvement and school self-evaluation planning process. Establish policies improving school organisation and effectives. Manage staff and resources. Promote a culture of inclusion within the school community where all views are valued and considered. Leading on the Quality of Education across the school Lead on developing and monitoring of the school curriculum. Lead by example to motivate and work with others. Monitor progress and achievement of all students.

For more information, please contact Matthew Robinson, Headteacher on

0118 981 7720

or email

MatthewRobinson@AsprisCS.co.uk

As part of Aspris Children's Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. We ask that you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills, and life experience and in return we will give you all the training and support you need to progress.



The successful candidate will have experience in supporting our young people who may have autism, emotional behavioural difficulties, ADHD and associated complex needs and supporting young people within SEN schools,



Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.



If you want to progress your career in Education, Aspris Children's Services will help you get there.



Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.