Job Description

Newport, Isle of Wight

Leadership Range L12 - L16

Contact:

Andrew Hatherley at 01983 300333 or Andrew.Hatherley@islandlearning.co.uk

Vacancy Reference:

2025_1347

Closing Date:

20/05/2025

Full time hours per week (please check specific hours with the school)

Date Required: September 2025

Reporting To: Headteacher

Lionheart School is a pupil referral unit that supports some of the most vulnerable young people on the island. An exciting opportunity now exists for a Deputy Headteacher to be responsible for managing the following areas:


On-site Medical Provision Off-site Medical Provision Medical Provision Operational/Strategic Deployment of Trauma Informed therapies. Development of Speech and Language therapies

Lionheart School provides a stimulating and nurturing environment for a range of students who for a variety of reasons are unable to attend mainstream schools. This could be due to medical needs, being emotionally vulnerable or having social and emotional difficulties.



The school aims to be a Trauma Informed and Therapeutic centre of excellence working with children their parents and home schools.



The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, creative individual who has high expectations of all children and what they can achieve. If you want to make a difference to children's lives, are enthusiastic and emotionally resilient then we want to hear from you. We can offer you a dedicated staff team and opportunities for excellent personal and career development.

In return we offer:

The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school that supports and empowers some of the most vulnerable children on the Isle of Wight. Be part of a friendly, supportive, and talented staff team, committed to providing an excellent education for every child.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Andrew Hatherley, Headteacher at 01983 300333 or email

Andrew.Hatherley@islandlearning.co.uk

The closing date for application is noon on Tuesday 20

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May 2025

Interview date: Friday 23

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May 2025

Lionheart School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before appointment is confirmed.

PLEASE NOTE: Not all school staff are employed directly by the Isle of Wight Council, you can ask on application who the employer for this role will be.

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island.




The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy

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Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.


The Isle of Wight Council's Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via adverts@iow.gov.uk if you would like to receive a copy.


The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. In addition to this, we are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of other areas of commitments, this means that providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.


The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through the Isle of Wight Council Children's Services directorate.


This council and its schools recruit according to the council's Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.