Deputy Principal

We are seeking an experienced, inspirational and values‑driven Deputy Principal to join our Senior Leadership Team. Working in close partnership with the Principal, School Advisory Board and leadership colleagues, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the school and ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and pupil wellbeing.

Dawn House School is an Ofsted Outstanding non‑maintained day and residential school for children and young people with complex speech, language and communication needs. Set in beautiful grounds near Sherwood Forest, Dawn House is part of Speech and Language UK, the leading children’s communication charity. We provide a highly specialist, integrated approach to education, therapy and care, enabling our pupils to thrive and achieve ambitious outcomes.

• Provide high‑quality professional leadership to ensure outstanding teaching, learning and pupil outcomes
• Deputise for the Principal and contribute to the strategic leadership and development of the school
• Lead and support the Education Team, promoting a shared vision, high expectations and continuous improvement
• Ensure the curriculum is ambitious, inclusive, needs‑led and meets all statutory requirements
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation and improvement of teaching and learning across the school
• Lead on performance management, staff development, recruitment and induction within education
• Chair annual reviews and work closely with parents, local authorities and external professionals
• Promote a positive, inclusive and safe school culture where pupils and staff can thrive
• Contribute to Speech and Language UK’s wider strategic vision and values

The school provides a very rewarding working environment where employees are valued and there is a focus on staff welfare.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at  and we will be happy to assist you. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

Please send the completed Application Form to School Business Administrator cathe Please note that we will not close applications before this time and date as we recognise that candidates put in a lot of time and effort into making an application. Informal enquiries about this post can be made to Jenny McConnell, Principal on  jenn Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school prior to application.

Please contact cathe for further details and to arrange a convenient date and time.

Speech and Language UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We carry out appropriate vetting and verifications on all staff. Please find details of our safeguarding information and policy Safeguarding - Dawn House School. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain.