Assistant Head Teacher (Inclusion)
John Perry Primary School, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8URThis job expired on 23 March 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
23 March 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: The post is full-time 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £58,501 to £63,737
Pay scale
- Leadership Scale: L6 to L10
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and highly motivated Inclusion and SEND specialist to join our Strategic Leadership Team (SLT). The successful candidate will ensure that inclusive practice is developed to promote the highest standards of pupil achievement for all and must be passionate and driven in providing high quality education to pupils with SEND.
We are looking for an individual who:
- Is an innovative and inspirational leader with the ability to motivate and inspire others
- Has a proven track record of SENCO experience and safeguarding knowledge in a diverse primary school setting
- Knows what excellence looks like and can ambitiously support us in the next phase of our journey
- Can contribute to management decisions on all aspects of policy, strategy, development and organisation
- Can articulate the school vision, values, aims and priorities
- Will join the Leadership Team and assist in formulating appropriate provision for vulnerable pupils and those with SEND, enabling all pupils to access the curriculum
- Can lead on purposeful CPD to develop the wider staff team
- Is good at building rapport with children, parents, staff and governors to create an inclusive and aspirational learning culture for all
- Will ensure that strategic planning takes account of the diversity, values and experiences of the school and the community at large
- Exudes enthusiasm and a ‘can do’ attitude
What the school offers its staff
John Perry is a 3 form entry Primary School with Additional Resource Provision for which the School has been praised for its inclusive work. The School is vibrant and rewarding place to teach. The most recent Ofsted inspection (December 2018) rating as "Good" show that:
- The school provides a safe and secure environment for pupils.
- Pupils are rightly proud of their school, enjoy positive relationships with their teachers and make good progress.
- Pupils are extremely welcoming to visitors to the school and are keen to talk about their learning.
- As response to feedback, one parent wrote, ‘I don’t have a single negative thing to say about this school. My children adore this school, as do I.’
We aim to ensure that every child succeeds to the best of their ability and receives a broad and balanced education which fosters a love of learning for life. Creativity, inclusion and great learning are what we promote and deliver. We are committed to continuous improvement and developing a sense of shared purpose across our school community. Our School is very well resourced with specialist music teachers, Smart boards in every classroom with iPads and laptops for every year group. Children benefit from our heated swimming pool, two very large playgrounds and grass playing fields, as well as separate outdoor Nursery and Reception learning areas. Children enjoy freshly cooked lunches with a wide variety of healthy options, prepared by our highly trained catering staff. We work in close partnership with primary and secondary schools in our immediate community of Dagenham.
The school is situated in Dagenham and a five minute walk will get you to Dagenham East Tube station on the District Line. We offer free onsite parking for all our staff.
Further details about the role
We provide training, support and career opportunities to teachers at all stages of career progression, from Early Career Teachers, to Subject Leads through to Middle and Senior Leaders. We are always looking to develop future leaders. If you would like to be part of a diverse, creative and innovative staff team who is committed to make a difference to children’s lives, then our school is the place for you. We can offer you a career pathway with challenge and opportunity.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure at Enhanced level, will be undertaken on all applicants.
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About John Perry Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 630 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- John Perry Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- mhawkins@johnperry.bardaglea.org.uk
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