Working in social care is incredibly rewarding, but it’s not for everyone.

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  • Patience

    Many of our service users need help with day-to-day activities like shopping, cooking and personal wellbeing. Our carers are there to help them manage these activities whilst teaching them the skills they need to live independently.

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    How would you feel about helping someone improve their life skills?

  • Support

    Young people and adults with mental health conditions or learning disabilities often need support with medical appointments, housing options and claiming benefits. Part of a carer’s role is to advocate on their behalf to ensure they get the medical and financial support they’re entitled to.

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    How confident are you speaking up in meetings and appointments?

  • Decision making

    Caring for people with complex needs often requires you to make decisions and act quickly and professionally.

    Question

    Would you say you’re a quick thinker in challenging situations?

  • Flexibility

    As a carer, your role will sometimes involve staying overnight or working flexible hours to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the person you’re caring for.

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    Are you able to be flexible with your working hours and adapt to the changing needs of the service user?

  • Fitness

    Caring for people with complex needs can be great fun, and we get involved with as many physical activities as we can.

    Question

    Are you a hands-on person who likes to get active and enjoy the outdoors?

  • Adaptability

    It’s important that all our service users are looked after in a consistent and professional way in accordance with their personalised care plan even when their behaviour is challenging.

    Question

    Do you have the attention to detail and professionalism needed to ensure the rules are followed, even in a difficult environment?

Great! We think you’d be suited to a career in complex care.

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Deputy Headteacher

  • Fareham, Hampshire
  • Permanent
  • Up to £51500 per annum + life assurance, critical illness cover
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Job Overview

Deputy Headteacher

Curriculum, teaching and learning

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, values-driven leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Deputy Headteacher at the recently founded independent SEMH secondary school in Fareham, Hampshire. This role is central to shaping the strategic direction of our school driving curriculum development, improving teaching and learning and assessing the progress made by our students

The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and Governors to deliver an ambitious vision for our students, staff and wider school community. As Deputy Headteacher you will lead whole-school improvement, oversee key operational systems and deputise for the headteacher when required

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Strategic leadership with the ability to set direction and inspire others
  • Ability to lead on quality assurance and monitoring
  • Experience of analysing data garnered from assessment and the ability to give constructive feedback both the staff and students
  • The skill to lead on curriculum development and timetable
  • Ability to develop an oversight of staff's current abilities and to develop relevant CPD
  • To lead on the monitoring of progress towards the achievement of the School Improvement Plan and to contribute actively to the development of the plan for the next academic year using knowledge gained within the areas of responsibility allocated in this role
  • The ability manage a range of middle and senior leaders across the school as directed by the headteacher

Why You'll Love Working With Us

  • life assurance, critical illness and cash health back schemes
  • Staff referral scheme
  • Supportive colleagues and a collaborative community committed to continuous improvement
  • A friendly and supportive working environment
  • A comprehensive induction programme and the opportunity to engage in further professional development

Sportfit Support Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to robust safer recruitment procedures, including Enhanced DBS check, Verification of identity, right‑to‑work and qualifications, Satisfactory employment references plus other pre checks.