ASSISTANT HEAD OF BEHAVIOUR AND LEARNING
Phoenix School, London, E3 2ADThis job expired on 11 October 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2022
Closing date
11 October 2021 at 9am
Date listed
27 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership Spinal Point L7 - L11 - £57,003 to £62,066
ASSISTANT HEAD OF BEHAVIOUR AND LEARNING job summary
We are looking for dynamic Assistant Head of Behaviour and Learning to join an exciting and innovative school. The position would suit leaders who are energetic and creative professionals who are looking to make a difference to the lives of young people with autism and complex needs as well as furthering their own professional development. Experience of working in a special school and knowledge and expertise of SEND and Behaviour and Learning is essential.
You will be joining an Outstanding School (Ofsted November 2018) with strong leadership and committed staff team. Phoenix is successful, ambitious and forward-thinking. Students are aged between 3 and 19 and make very good progress with access to an enriching curriculum.
We are an award winning school and accredited through the National Autistic Society; praised for our creative approach to working with children with autism.
The school has excellent facilities and resources to support teaching and learning. There is a comprehensive induction and training programme for new and existing staff. This is an exciting opportunity in a school providing for children and young people, where change and challenge are key to what we do.
If you feel you have the skills, experience and drive to take on this role and become a member of our team, we would very much like to hear from you.
You will be required:
• To manage and support teachers to implement a proactive approach to learning and behaviour and ensure consistency across the school following clear structures and systems agreed in school policy and Team Teach protocols
• To lead on the Induction of new staff, ECTs and Behaviour Training
• To manage data on Behaviour Watch and gather evidence of how interventions have impacted on learning outcomes
• To work with SLT as part of the school’s multi-disciplinary approach to problem-solving behaviours and interventions
• To be part of the wellbeing team
At Phoenix we aim to give all pupils equality of opportunity and this is clearly stated in our mission statement: “to offer a positive, life enhancing education, providing opportunities for the development of each individual potential towards a fulfilling adult life”.
(School Prospectus)
Commitment to safeguarding
The Governing Body of the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and staff. The Executive Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following all safeguarding guidance and regulations. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. All of the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are available on the school's website. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.
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About Phoenix School
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 469 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Phoenix School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- Stacey.Marsh@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02089804740
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Arranging a visit to Phoenix School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Stacey.Marsh@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk.
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