Assistant Headteacher and SENDCo
Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 8HEThis job expired on 23 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
October half term or sooner if possible
Closing date
23 June 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 June 2023
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full time Full time. Part time Part-time working will be considered
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L2 - L5
What skills and experience we're looking for
The assistant headteacher will:
Uphold public trust in school leadership and maintain high standards of ethics, behaviour and professional conduct
Build positive and respectful relationships across the school community
Serve in the best interests of the school’s pupils
Be forward thinking and able to drive school improvement, alongside the headteacher.
- Qualified teacher status
- Degree
- Professional development in preparation for a leadership role
- SENCo award (desirable)
Leadership
- Leadership and management experience in a school
- Teaching experience
- Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning
- Line management experience
- Demonstrable experience of successful line management and staff development
- Experience of implementing change and making an impact
- Experience of leading a key subject area
Experience as a SENCo
Skills and Knowledge
- Understanding of high-quality teaching, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve
- Understanding of school finances
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others
- Ability to build effective working relationships
Up to date knowledge of research including Science of Learning
Personal qualities
- A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
Commitment to safeguarding and equality, ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways that exploit the position
What the school offers its staff
We are a good school with a real commitment to our children, our staff and our community, and a focus on achieving the best that we can in all that we do, both inside the classroom and beyond.
Committed and supportive headteacher and deputy headteacher
supportive governing board
strong systems inplace
good relationships with external agencies and cluster schools
Dedicated leadership time will be provided to carry out necessary leadership activities.
Part time working will be considered
Commitment to safeguarding
Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 134 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School website
- Email address
- lmcintosh@coton-in-the-elms.derbyshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01283 761361
Coton-in-the-Elms C of E Primary School is a beautiful village school with approximately 140 pupils on roll, who are superbly behaved. Since September 2023 there has been a new leadership team in place, who have driven school improvement forwards and continued to ensure there is excellent provision for all its pupils. Our recent OFTSED inspection in June 2023 found the school to be good and outstanding for Personal Development. An accolade we are all incredibly proud of. We have a real commitment to our children, our staff and our community, and a focus on achieving the best that we can in all that we do, both inside the classroom and beyond. Wellbeing of staff and pupils is paramount and there is a Wellbeing offer for staff too in recognition of their dedication to the profession.
The school has experienced mentors, who will support new staff and offer ongoing professional development.
The year group and working pattern you will be working in is dependent upon the experience of the successful candidate and can be discussed at interview.
Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. These can be arranged by telephoning the School Office on: 01283 761361.
Arranging a visit to Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lmcintosh@coton-in-the-elms.derbyshire.sch.uk.
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