Assistant Head of School - Responsible for 14-19 provision
Pentland Field School, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB10 8TSThis job expired on 4 November 2024
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 November 2024 at 9:04am
Date listed
23 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Scale (Outer London Weighting) L12 - 16
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who will:
bring strategic leadership to the 14-19 provision within the school
be operationally responsible for the leadership of the Post 16 provision
ensure high quality provision across the school, leading on areas of school development, as identified by the Headteacher, which results in excellent outcomes for all learners.
contribute to the strategic development of the school through active membership of the school’s Senior Leadership Team.
support the Headteacher in the day-to-day management of the school.
support the work of safeguarding and child protection within across the school, by taking the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
carry out the professional duties of a teacher, to include teaching a class or classes (usually up to 0.5 of time in school).
undertake such additional duties as are delegated by the Headteacher
What the school offers its staff
The Eden Academy provides extensive opportunities for aspiring leaders to become Deputy Heads, Heads of School or Headteachers.
Further information about the job
Pentland Field School, part of the Eden Academy, is a good school; we are proud of the way our school community works together to achieve the very best for our children.
We are looking to appoint an Assistant Head of School, with responsibility for 14-19 provision, commencing as soon as possible.
This is an exciting opportunity for candidates seeking to develop their leadership career. Pentland Field has over 170 pupils aged 4-19, with a range of learning difficulties. Including additional social, emotional and behavioural challenges. A significant proportion of pupils have an Autistic Spectrum Condition, or present with more complex social and communication difficulties. A small but significant group of pupils have Higher Sensory Processing Needs.
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Head of School to work as a crucial part of the school’s leadership and management team.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.
Location: The Eden Academy Trust (Pentland Field School). The Eden Academy may from time to time require an employee to be relocated temporarily or permanently to one of its other schools. Any proposal to relocate will be carried out with due consultation and reasonable notice.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Ivan Talbott, Headteacher via info@pentlandfieldschool.co.uk
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Pentland Field School
- School type
- Free Schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 171 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Pentland Field School website
- Email address
- baldeep.chana@pentlandfieldschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01895 806 520
Pentland Field School is an all-through school that meets the educational needs of around 160 children and young adults aged 4-19 with a range of learning disabilities, including those who may be autistic and those who have physical or sensory needs.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed