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Assistant Headteacher

Forest Bridge School, Maidenhead, SL6 1BN

This job expired on 23 September 2021 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 September 2021 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 September 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L5 – L12 47,737-56,506 (Fringe)

Assistant Headteacher job summary

Assistant Headteacher Forest Bridge School is a Special Free School for children (4-16 years) with autism which opened in September 2015 and has moved into our purpose built building in March 2021. The school’s vision is: To be a leading provider of education for children and young adults with the primary diagnosis of autism. Combining Applied Behaviour Analysis, evidence-based therapy and effective personalised curriculums to enable pupils to fulfil their potential, prepare for adulthood and lead happy lives. We offer an exciting career opportunity for an inspirational candidate who wants to make a significant contribution to the development of our expanding school on its journey to Outstanding. Join us and you’ll find a friendly and supportive team, plus the chance to have an active role in the life of this exceptional school. To succeed you will have the vision, self-motivation and leadership skills to work closely with the Head, Senior Leadership Team, Governors, and the rest of the school team, to shape, steer and lead agreed areas of school development. We would want the successful applicant to be hard working, approachable, creative, pragmatic and solution focused. Significant experience of working with an ASD population is essential and an understanding of ABA is highly desirable. You will join a dedicated team of staff and help continue the culture in which every pupil has the opportunity to thrive and flourish. You will receive professional development to meet your individual needs and a very supportive Headteacher to mentor you throughout your career at Forest Bridge School. The role has a maximum teaching commitment of 2.5 days but is likely, if not immediately, to overtime become a non-teaching role. The school is committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If you are considering applying for this role, it is highly recommended that you arrange a visit to the school or at minimum a telephone conversation with our Headteacher, Elizabeth Farnden. Without this, your application will not be considered. This can be arranged by contacting the Headteacher’s PA Cathy Brumage Please contact cbrumage@forestbridgeschool.org.uk for any queries in relation to this post. Completed applications should be completed by Thursday the 23rd of September 2021 Interview and Assessment Day: Thursday the 30th of September 2021 (this will be a full day)

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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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About Forest Bridge School

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 16
• School size: 122 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Forest Bridge School website
• Email address: cbrumage@forestbridgeschool.org.uk
• Phone number: 01628 202030
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/forest-bridge-school

Forest Bridge School is a Special Free School for children (4-16 years) with autism which opened in September 2015 and has moved into our purpose built building in March 2021. The school’s vision is: To be a leading provider of education for children and young adults with the primary diagnosis of autism. Combining Applied Behaviour Analysis, evidence-based therapy and effective personalised curriculums to enable pupils to fulfil their potential, prepare for adulthood and lead happy lives.

Arranging a visit to Forest Bridge School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cbrumage@forestbridgeschool.org.uk.

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