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Assistant Headteacher - Forward Education Trust

High Point Academy, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0JS

This job expired on 17 May 2022 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 May 2022 at 9:12am

• Date listed

  26 April 2022

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: Salary Range L5 - L19 (£46,566 - £51,402)

Assistant Headteacher - Forward Education Trust job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Headteacher to join High Point Academy, a brand-new purpose built special free school in Friar Park, Wednesbury. Our new Academy will grow to educate up to 90 pupils aged 11-16 years with autism and moderate learning difficulties. High Point opened in September 2021 and is part of Forward Education Trust, a growing Multi Academy Trust established in 2017 serving special schools across the West Midland area. You will have significant knowledge and experience of: • working in a special school setting with some leadership responsibility • mentoring staff and holding others to account • working within a number of key stages and phases • developing high and aspirational outcomes for learners with diverse needs and abilities You will be required to: • mentor others to achieve consistently high standards of teaching and learning • lead pupil progress meetings with teams across the whole school • to act as the exams officer for KS4 offer • contribute significantly to the school development plan and whole school curriculum leading on key curriculum area • be ambitious for the learning outcomes for all learners across the school We can offer you: • a commitment to support you in developing new skills through a wide range of professional development opportunities and experiences • the opportunity to make a huge contribution to the education and lives of children who respond very positively to high quality teaching. • a friendly and inclusive working environment You will offer us: • your considerable skill as a good/outstanding teacher who has experience of working with children with special needs. • your commitment to engaging and inspiring our pupils and the ability to make a real difference to their learning. • your flexibility, commitment and excellent interpersonal skills. • your ability to initiate and lead change in a positive way. The successful candidate will be an exemplary teacher who is highly experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated to share in the leadership and management of our school. If you feel you possess these qualities, are passionate about working alongside pupils with SEND and would like to shape their futures at a progressive school, then we would like to hear from you.

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 High Point Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 96 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: High Point Academy website
• Email address: paul.hunt@hays.com
• Phone number: 07921583731
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/high-point-academy

High Point Academy opened in September 2021 for children and young people aged 11-16 years who all have an Education Health and Care Plan and a diagnosis of Autism. The school is part of Forward Education Trust, who specialise in SEN provision. We are increasing our pupil numbers in September 2023 which has allowed for this fantastic new role.

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