Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Headteacher to join our innovative and exciting bilingual (BSL and English) school starting in January 2027, with the following skills:

Is passionate about working with bilingual deaf children
Excellent BSL and English skills
Has a proven record of successful leadership and management at a senior level in a deaf or mainstream school
Is able to lead a wide range of deaf and hearing staff and communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including our partner school, Kings Cross Academy
Proven record of leading curriculum design and innovation that reflects the needs of deaf children
Experience of leading/supporting and developing assessment systems and data tracking and analysis of pupils’ achievements
Experience of working with, parents, the local authority, Deaf organisations and other agencies
Secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures

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About this school

Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children

Community special school · Ages 2–11

Not rated

Pupils: 35
Avg teacher salary: £59,416
Pupil:teacher ratio: 9.4:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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