The Role

Hours: Full-Time
Required for September 2022

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 inspirational leader who would like to broaden their experience in managing and working with vulnerable young people experiencing physical and/or mental illness across our Hospital Schools and 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 WHHTS.

With the guidance of the Headteacher, you will lead and work alongside the teachers and support staff across the service, leading 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:

• experience of leading innovative practice in one or more of the following areas: Teaching, learning and assessment; curriculum and attainment; or personal development and behaviour.
• an excellent teaching record
• successful management experience
• evidence of ability to monitor and review aspects of school performance through self-evaluation, report writing and clear record keeping
• an ability to identify school improvement targets and bring about change in partnership with staff.
• ability to lead flexibly, innovatively  and responsively in a changing educational context
• evidence of ability to manage resources effectively to meet service priorities
• evidence of ability to liaise effectively with schools, health, other agencies and parents
• evidence of ability to successfully teach vulnerable pupils with SEMH, mental health illness or special educational needs.

About the School:

WHHTS provides education and outreach services for a diverse range of students aged 5-18 who are experiencing a severe or chronic illness and/or have mental health issues.

WHHTS encompasses: St. George’s Hospital School, CAMHS CAMPUS School at Springfield University Hospital (Eating Disorders Ward, Acute Psychiatric Ward and National Inpatient Deaf CAMHS Unit) and Community Education Programmes (including therapeutic education, tuition and reintegration) and Mental Health Outreach. The role will be based predominantly at our Springfield Hospital situated a short walking distance from Tooting Broadway Underground station, with excellent transport links. However, as with all our staff, the role incorporates time and leadership over St George’s Hospital.

Our students have the opportunity to make accelerated progress through personalised learning programmes delivered in small groups or in one-to-one tuition. Staff and students build positive nurturing relationships, which enable students to grow in confidence, self-acceptance and compassion for themselves and others.

The staff at WHHTS are conscientious, driven and open to new ideas and practices which can benefit our students. The organisation prioritises the wellbeing and work life balance of all its staff members. We understand that happy staff ensure happy students, and in a context such as Hospital education, wellbeing is fundamental to the success of the service.

The school was graded 'Outstanding' once again in the 2018/2019 inspection and is a UNICEF Rights Respecting School with a strong focus on excellence and wellbeing for students and staff.

Covid secure visits to the school are welcomed and recommended where possible. These can take place on request over 20th and 21st April. Please contact the school to book a visit.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. Alternatively, these can be found on our website: https://www.hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies

Email completed applications to admin@hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing date: 29 April 2022 (at midnight)
Interview date: 6th May 2022

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and CVs are not accepted.

We are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the workplace and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service
(HHTS) Hospital Schools & Medical PRU
CAMHS Campus School
Building Number 5, Springfield University Hospital
61 Glenburnie Road, Tooting, SW17 7DJ

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St. George’s Classroom, 5th Floor Lanesborough Wing,
St. George’s Hospital, Tooting, SW17 0QT
Email: admin@hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk
Tel: 020 3513 6103
Headteacher: Tara Bell

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils