Teaching Vacancies | Assistant Headteacher

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Job role Assistant headteacher Visa sponsorship Visas cannot be sponsored Key stage Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5 Working pattern Full time Contract type Permanent Pay scale L7 - L11 £57,831 - £63,815 What skills and experience we're looking for JobOverview: Withsupport from the Headteacher and the IEB, the Assistant Headteacher will be anoutstanding senior leader who is passionate about securing the best possibleoutcomes for pupils and who is willing to embrace our mission of a learningcommunity.
TheAssistant Headteacher will not only be ambitious for the pupils, but also forthemselves.
They will need a strong trac record of working within specialist schoolsalong with excellent leadership skills together with the drive and enthusiasmto help develop, build achievements, and support the vision and ethos of theschool.
MainPurpose: TheAssistant Headteacher will support the Headteacher to create a culture of constantimprovement through inspirational leadership, being committed to the highestachievement for all areas of the school, to provide an outstanding educationfor all students.
Utilisingtheir excellent leadership skills, the Assistant Headteacher will support theHeadteacher to manage the day-to-day operations of the school and have a strongtrack record of working within specialist schools, ensuring the highest qualityof pastoral care and supporting all staff in the delivery of this.
Thisrequires a hands-on approach.
Theduties outlined, in line with Headteacher and Teacher Standards, are inaddition to the ones stated in the latest School Teachers' Pay and ConditionsDocument that the post holder will automatically be required to meet.
You mayalso be required to undertake professional duties delegated by the Headteacher.
KeyResponsibilites: Communicate the school'svision compellingly and drive strategic leadership, empowering all pupils andstaff to excel Provide professionalleadership, ensuring that pupils are provided with a world-class education,receive the best possible care and achieve high standards in all areas oflearning As directed by theHeadteacher, work collaboratively with other schools and organisations tochampion best practices and secure excellent achievements for all pupils Monitor and review the qualityof the school's pastoral provision Monitor and review theeffectiveness of the school's attendance processes and procedures Lead and manage a range ofidentified staff and staff groups, developing a framework of mentoring,coaching and peer support Develop effectiverelationships with the therapy team and colleagues in other public services toimprove academic and social outcomes for all pupils Leadershipand Managing staff: TheAssistant Headteacher will support the Headteacher to work with the IEB todevelop the strategic view of the school and analyse and plan for its futureneeds and future developments.
Thepost holder will: Support development of theschools, organization and processes, so they are well considered, efficient andfit for purpose, upholding the principles of transparency and integrity Monitor, evaluate and reviewthe effectiveness of the school policies and procedures Be responsible for theeffective use and monitoring of budgets as directed by the Headteacher Actively support the IEB byliaising and reporting to them on specific areas Demonstrate optimisticpersonal behaviour, positive relationships and attitude towards their pupils,staff, parents, governors, and local community members Lead by example - withintegrity, creativity, resilience, and clarity - drawing on own scholarship,expertise, and skills and those around them Sustain wide, currentknowledge and understanding of education and school systems, locally,nationally, and globally, and pursue continuous professional development Work with political andfinancial astuteness within clear principles centered on the school's context Liaise with parents and keyprofessionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team working to support pupiloutcomes Undertake in the absence ofthe Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher and to the extent required by the IEB,the professional duties of the Headteacher, including the deployment of staffto ensure their effective contribution to pupil learning Behaviourand attendance: Demand ambitious standards forall pupils, overcoming disadvantages and advancing equality, instilling astrong sense of accountability in staff for the impact of their work on pupils'outcomes Secure excellent teachingthrough an analytical understanding of pupils' learning and the core featuresof successful classroom practice and curriculum design Demand high expectations ofpupils and staff, ensuring consistency and high quality in the delivery of theRelations and Behaviour Policy Provide appropriate supportand develop effective strategies to enable all students to access theirlearning and ensure that their learning needs are met Establish an educationalculture of 'open classrooms' to share best practices within and betweenschools, drawing on and conducting relevant research and robust data analysis Build a culture of praise andcelebration, ensuring all that this is at the heart of all we do at WMS Monitor and maintainattendance systems, providing support for pupils and families to enable them toovercome barriers to attendance PupilNeeds: Lead the admissions andtransition process, ensuring all pupils' needs are understood and that theappropriate resources are available for them as they join WMS Ensure that all staffunderstand the needs of the pupils they work with, and that they have theknowledge and understanding of the strategies that are effective withindividual pupils Line manage the Readiness forLife (RfL) with the support and challenge they require to ensure itseffectiveness Oversee the development of theAnnual Review process, ensuring it is both efficient and effective StrategicDirection: Contribute to the whole schoolimprovement plan and school evaluation procedures and lead on identified areasof the school improvement Contribute to strategicdecision-making as part of the school's senior leadership team Plan and manage change inaccordance with the School Improvement Priorities Staffand Resources: Create an ethos within allstaff are motivated and supported to develop their skills and subject knowledgeand support each other Identify emerging talents,coaching current and aspiring leaders in a climate where excellence is the standard,leading to clear succession planning Inspire and influence others -within and beyond school Hold all staff to account fortheir professional conduct and practice Support the Headteacher andSenior Leadership Team in the recruitment, development, and deployment ofstaff, Make effective use of staff skills, abilities, and training Safeguarding: As a DDSL, be an active andsupportive member of Safeguarding Team Provide a safe, clam, andwell-ordered environment for all pupils and staff, focused on safeguardingpupils and developing their exemplary behaviour in school and in the widersociety Ensure the welfare andsafeguarding of pupils across the whole school through rigorous application ofthe school child protection, behaviour management and pupil welfare policies Support safeguarding acrossthe school as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Contribute to the safety andwelfare of our pupils, staff and parents, staff and parents and workcollaboratively with other agencies to protect children and share informationwhere appropriate OtherDuties: Promote equal opportunitiesthroughout the school and ensure the application of the school equalopportunities policy Promote an ethos of inclusionand opportunity for all The Post holder may berequired to perform duties other than those given in the job description.
Theduties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to timewithout changing the general character of the duties or the level ofresponsibility entailed.
Such variations are a common occurrence and would notthemselves justify the re-evaluation of a post The Headteacher, and IEBretain the right to implement changes to this job description to reflectchanges in the demands of the post and this will be done in consultation withthe post holder Person Specification Essential/Desirable 1.
Qualifications 1.1 Qualified teacher status 1.2 Recent and relevant in-service training courses and qualifications 1.3 Recognised leadership study and qualification 2. xperience, knowledge, and understanding 2.1 Experience of teaching pupils with Special Educational Needs, including severe and profound learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties and pupils on the Autism Spectrum 2.2 Significant experience in performing a leadership role in a special school 2.3 Evidence of substantial and successful school improvement 2.4 Evidence of involvement in curriculum planning and development at a whole school level 2.5 Excellent classroom practitioner with a proven track record of delivering outstanding outcomes for pupils with severe and profound learning needs 2.6 Experience working within a multi-agency context to support pupils with learning difficulties 2.7 Experience facilitating links with other agencies and schools to extend learning opportunities 2.8 Experience of the whole school assessment systems development and use of school data to drive improvement 2.9 Good understanding of current theory and practice of best practice in teaching and learning, particularly as it relates to achieving high rates of progress for children with a range of learning needs 2.10 A knowledge of school self-review and evaluation processes 2.11 Commitment to equality of opportunity and inclusive education for all children 2.12 An understanding of safeguarding as applied to a school for pupils with complex learning needs.
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Skills in leadership and management 3.1 Demonstrate excellent communication experience with various audiences, including pupils, parents, governors, and the wider community 3.2 Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and agencies working with the school and the wider community 3.3 Ability to positively influence people and successfully work with members of the school community while promoting the school's ethos and values 3.4 Commitment to continuous professional development for all staff 3.5 Proven ability to manage change, and conflict, empower others and construct solutions 4.
Personal qualities 4.1 Demonstrate personal enthusiasm for and commitment to the learning process 4.2 Calm and organised approach to work under pressure and ability to inspire confidence in others.
Ability to work under pressure and to recognise and manage stres 4.3 Thinking strategically, contributing to the whole school vision and inspiring others to carry the school vision forward 4.4 High levels of resilience and determination 4.5 Ability to work with the Headteacher and other senior leaders to motivate and create a shared culture and positive climate What the school offers its staff A commitment to support you in developing newskills through a wide range of professional development opportunities andexperiences The opportunity to make a huge contribution tothe education and lives of children who respond very positively to high qualityteaching A dedicated leadership team committed tosupporting our staff Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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