- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 68 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
Assistant Headteacher and Lead for Equity - SENDCo
More than one location, The Academies For Character And ExcellenceThis job expired on 21 October 2024
Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
21 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
20 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 0.8 FTE at Holy Trinity C of E Primary, Taunton 0.1 FTE at Buckland St Mary C of E Primary 0.1 FTE at Winsham Primary School
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership 1 - 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional, ambitious Assistant Headteacher to join our team. The successful candidate will not only inspire and support at Holy Trinity, Winsham and Buckland, but will also join a group of passionate leaders to further develop our organisation together. Your professional development will be bespoke and you will be supported by the Headteachers and Trust leaders to strengthen and hone your leadership skills. You will automatically be part of the Trust’s Talent Management programme where you will have opportunities to grow and develop further.
In addition, and with regards to inclusion, the successful candidate will be expected to:
- Support SEND children and their families through identifying barriers to learning and adopting strategies that help overcome these
- Demonstrate a commitment to an inclusive education for all children through working with staff and families to formulate personal plans for improvement
- Use a knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice and understand the EHCP process and Early Help services to support pupils and families
- Work alongside teachers to provide advice and develop impactful class strategies
- Monitor and evaluate the quality and impact of SEND provision across the school
- Form positive relationships; inspire and motivate all children to enable them to be the best that they can be
- Keep up to date and accurate records of support and the impact regarding SEND provision
- Review and update all records to ensure that statutory requirements are met
- Work in partnership with the Headteacher, LAB and wider community to ensure that our mission and ethos is translated into action
- Participate in Trust-wide inclusion meetings
- Attend meetings with parents, teachers and other providers to ensure all pupils’ needs are met
- Ensure an inclusive school experience for al learners, not just those with SEND
- Work with the wider Pastoral Team (Pastoral Lead, SEND Manager, and Nurture Lead) to close the gap for vulnerable and disadvantaged learners
- In addition to the above the Assistant Headteacher will be expected to carry out any further duties that the Headteacher may deem necessary in line with the role responsibilities
What the school offers its staff
We are truly collaborative and we work together within, and across, our schools to ensure that all our children and members of staff achieve their potential.
We can offer;
- An exciting an innovative Trust that will inspire and allow you to reach your full potential
- Inspirational leadership with support from a Trust SENDCo Lead
- An exciting new curriculum which develops all children as individuals through inspiring experiences that enable them to develop rich knowledge, alongside metacognition skills.
- Collaborative support within Trust Improvement Groups
- A Trust which cultivates pupils through character development leading to a stimulating and innovative curriculum
- Working with like-minded professionals across the Trust enabling continuous professional support
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 the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk
School Details
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School
Winsham Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 41 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Winsham Primary School website (opens in new tab)
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 415 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
Arranging a visit to The Academies For Character And Excellence
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk.
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