Job Title: Deputy Head of Residential Care (Maternity)  

Location: Holbrook School for Autism

Grade/Scale: Derbyshire Pay Scale, Grade 9, points range 16-19

Contract: 37 hours per week, term time only. 

The maternity cover for Deputy Head of Residential presents a fantastic opportunity for someone who shares our values and beliefs to join our team at a very exciting time.

Holbrook School for Autism is a successful school and is proud to meet the educational and social needs of students aged 4 – 19 with ASD, SLD and who have challenging behaviour as a result of their communication difficulties and their lack of social understanding. We also have a primary provision for students with autism and average ability.

We are keen to employ a passionate and empathetic Deputy Head of Residential Care  to work 3 to 4 evenings per week between the hours of 2pm and 10/10.30pm to supervise resident young people and support the Head of Residential Care in managing a team of exceptional support staff to deliver an outstanding provision for our pupils.

Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from  our Co- Headteachers and more information about Holbrook School for Autism and Esteem MAT.

Benefits Include:

-          - Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)

-          - Generous holiday entitlement

-          - Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.

-          - Access to National College CPD platform.

For further information, please contact Esme Kavanagh, Head of Residential Care via email ekavanagh@holbrookschoolforautism.co.uk or contact main reception 01332 880208.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

 Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students.  We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. 

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status. 

Perfection  is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!