Deputy Head

Job summaryThe post holder will be part of the Gloucester House multidisciplinary team and lead the school part of the service alongside the Headteacher. The deputy Headteacher will be operationally responsible to the Headteacher.

Gloucester House is led by a clinical Head of Service. The Deputy Headteacher works in collaboration with the Headteacher and The Head of Service leading the organisation and management of day to day issues to ensure the effective, efficient and safe delivery of services at Gloucester House.

The Deputy Headteacher contributes to the leadership, management and strategic direction of Gloucester House and the staff team therein. This role will work closely with the Headteacher and Leadership team to ensure high quality education for all its pupils with the overall therapeutic integrated approach within Gloucester House.

The Deputy Headteacher will contribute to the development and delivery of the educational component of an integrated educational and CAMHS provision for children and young people between Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 3.The Deputy Headteacher will support the Headteacher in the co-ordination of the educational aims and provision of good quality learning, teaching and standards for children at Gloucester House.

Main duties of the jobTo be responsible, alongside the Head of Service and Headteacher, for day to day management of staff, pupils, visitors and overall health & safety in the wider context of Gloucester House and Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust Policies and Procedures.

To lead (alongside the SLT) in the monitoring, evaluation and review of development planning documents, health & safety and risk assessments. Ensure Health and Safety procedures are adhered to for all children and staff at Gloucester House including off site visits.

To Lead and work alongside others using Team Teach as part of Health & Safety and Care and Control Policies at Gloucester House. To contribute to ensuring coherent assessment, recording & reporting systems alongside clinical colleagues in the wider context of the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust Policies and Procedures.

To deliver effective operational management of Gloucester House alongside other SLT members. To contribute to our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity within the staff team and within the children and families.

To contribute to the Senior Leadership Team, and strategic work at Gloucester House, analysing and planning for its future needs and developments within a local, national and international context. Please read the full job description and person specification for the full role and responsibilities required.

About usGLOUCESTER HOUSE:Gloucester House forms part of the Tavistock Clinic and is managed by the North London NHS Foundation Trust. It is a specialist school and CAMHS team which provides education and clinical services for up to 21 pupils aged 5-14 years who have social, emotional and mental health needs, often alongside other learning difficulties such as specific language or literacy difficulties and sometimes more general learning difficulties.

Many of our pupils are neurodiverse. Baseline records show that all pupils are underachieving when they start at Gloucester House. Many of the pupils who attend are from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, some of whom have experienced trauma or other adverse experiences in their early lives.

The pupils come fromboth inner and outer London boroughs. Gloucester House aims to provide a safe and nurturing environment through an effectivelyintegrated educational and therapeutic approach to promote the holistic development of the children and young people.

DetailsDate posted28 July 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary 69,942 to 76,154 a year as per the STPCD ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Term time hours Reference number455-NLFT-1048Job locationsGloucester House Day Unit33 Daleham GardensLondonNW3 5BUUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease read the full job description and person specification for the full role and responsibilities required.

Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease read the full job description and person specification for the full role and responsibilities required. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialDFE recognised qualified teacherEvidence of recent relevant Continuing Professional DevelopmentNPQH and/or other postgraduate leadership qualification or equivalent experienceDesirablehave gained appropriate advanced or further professional qualifications or have carried out research/study in a relevant area Experience EssentialRecent successful teaching experience at primary level and/or early secondaryRecent management and leadership experience in either a Primary or Special EducationHave had successful experience in some aspect of special educational provision for children who have been affected by social, emotional, mental health and behavioural difficultiesHave the experience and ability to co- ordinate and convene a range of meetings internally and externally to achieve the purpose for which they are intendedSuccessful management of school self-evaluation, development planning and the OFSTED processDesirableHave had an experience and proven record of management at a middle level in a multi-professional settingWorking with & engaging the involvement of external partnersHave the experience and the ability to work closely with parents and carers in an integrated therapeutic and educational setting Skills EssentialAn ability to manage a complex workload, which includes monitoring and planning for the pupils' range of needsAbility to develop others potential whilst developing accountability in a sensitive waySuccessful management through monitoring and evaluationHave a mature ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively with those persons and bodies responsible for children placed at Gloucester House in ways that make the work and a child's situation and progress comprehensible to themHave an understanding of, sympathy with and commitment to, therapeutic treatment and processes in education in general and (as practiced in Gloucester House in particular.)Ability to translate vision into practice Knowlegde EssentialKnowledge of safeguarding children and young people proceduresKnowledge of how to implement strategies for school improvement, including attendance and behaviour for learning.

An understanding of good teaching practice in primary years and the conditions required to raise levels of achievement. Cultural sensitivity, demonstrate equality, diversity and inclusion awareness and application of EDI issuesDesirableHave a well-grounded knowledge of child development and special needs issues and recognition of their relevance and application in a special educational environment PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES EssentialSelf-aware, self-motivated and reflectiveProactive, positive, and enthusiastic attitude Other EssentialKeyboard / IMT skills Person Specification Qualifications EssentialDFE recognised qualified teacherEvidence of recent relevant Continuing Professional DevelopmentNPQH and/or other postgraduate leadership qualification or equivalent experienceDesirablehave gained appropriate advanced or further professional qualifications or have carried out research/study in a relevant area Experience EssentialRecent successful teaching experience at primary level and/or early secondaryRecent management and leadership experience in either a Primary or Special EducationHave had successful experience in some aspect of special educational provision for children who have been affected by social, emotional, mental health and behavioural difficultiesHave the experience and ability to co- ordinate and convene a range of meetings internally and externally to achieve the purpose for which they are intendedSuccessful management of school self-evaluation, development planning and the OFSTED processDesirableHave had an experience and proven record of management at a middle level in a multi-professional settingWorking with & engaging the involvement of external partnersHave the experience and the ability to work closely with parents and carers in an integrated therapeutic and educational setting Skills EssentialAn ability to manage a complex workload, which includes monitoring and planning for the pupils' range of needsAbility to develop others potential whilst developing accountability in a sensitive waySuccessful management through monitoring and evaluationHave a mature ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively with those persons and bodies responsible for children placed at Gloucester House in ways that make the work and a child's situation and progress comprehensible to themHave an understanding of, sympathy with and commitment to, therapeutic treatment and processes in education in general and (as practiced in Gloucester House in particular.)Ability to translate vision into practice Knowlegde EssentialKnowledge of safeguarding children and young people proceduresKnowledge of how to implement strategies for school improvement, including attendance and behaviour for learning.

An understanding of good teaching practice in primary years and the conditions required to raise levels of achievement. Cultural sensitivity, demonstrate equality, diversity and inclusion awareness and application of EDI issuesDesirableHave a well-grounded knowledge of child development and special needs issues and recognition of their relevance and application in a special educational environment PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES EssentialSelf-aware, self-motivated and reflectiveProactive, positive, and enthusiastic attitude Other EssentialKeyboard / IMT skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth London NHS Foundation Trust AddressGloucester House Day Unit33 Daleham GardensLondonNW3 5BUUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorth London NHS Foundation Trust AddressGloucester House Day Unit33 Daleham GardensLondonNW3 5BUUnited KingdomEmployer's website

Report this job