Deputy Headteacher - Alternative Provision (Ref: 2024_1158)

Date required April 2025
Reporting to Headteacher

The Island Learning Centre (ILC) is a pupil referral unit that supports some of the most vulnerable young people on the island. An exciting opportunity now exists for a Deputy Headteacher to be responsible for managing the following areas:

• On-site Alternative Provision
• Off-site Alternative Provision 
• Outdoor Learning 
• Medical Provision
• Lead Trauma Informed therapies.
• Lead Speech and Language therapies.

The ILC provides a stimulating and nurturing environment for a range of students who for a variety of reasons are unable to attend mainstream schools. This could be due to medical needs, being emotionally vulnerable or having social and emotional difficulties.

The Centre aims to be a Trauma Informed and Therapeutic centre of excellence working with children their parents and home schools.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, creative individual who has high expectations of all children and what they can achieve. If you want to make a difference to children’s lives, are enthusiastic and emotionally resilient then we want to hear from you. We can offer you a dedicated staff team and opportunities for excellent personal and career development. 

In return we offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school that supports and empowers some of the most vulnerable children on the Isle of Wight.
• Be part of a friendly, supportive, and talented staff team, committed to providing an excellent education for every child.