Expected start date
1 September 2021
Application deadline
7 May 2021 at 9:00 am
Date listed
28 April 2021
Job details
- Job role
- Leadership
- Working pattern
- Full-time only
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Salary
- Leadership Spinal Point L7 - L11 - £57,003 to £62,066
Job summary
We are looking for dynamic Assistant Head Secondary Transitions and Work Related 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 is essential and knowledge and expertise of SEN and Secondary Transition is required.
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 the key transitions from KS4 to KS5 and destinations into adulthood.
• To manage and oversee work internship, Project Search, Work Related Learning, Community Links and Enterprise in the Secondary School.
• To liaise with the Head of School and external agencies to ensure students are supported towards the most appropriate pathway for adult life.
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)
Supporting documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
School overview
- School type
- Special school
- Education phase
- School size
- 383 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Phoenix School website (opens in a new window)
- Contact email
- Stacey.Marsh@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk
- Contact phone number
- 02089804740
About Phoenix School
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Arranging a visit to Phoenix School
There will be an opportunity to visit the school prior to application.
Visitors to the school will be required to take a Lateral Flow Test.
To arrange a visit please contact: Stacey.Marsh@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk
It will not be possible to re-arrange these dates. If you are intending to apply, please ensure you are available to attend for an interview. Candidates invited for an interview will be required to take a Lateral Flow Test, as will members of the panel.
School location
49 Bow Road, London, E3 2ADSimilar jobs
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