Assistant Headteacher Glemsford Primary Academy, Sudbury, Suffolk
Job description
Glemsford Primary Academy is looking to appoint the following role: Assistant Headteacher and SENCO
Do you want to work at a school with exceptionally well-behaved children who want to learn?
Glemsford is a good school on its journey to outstanding in the heart of a supportive community. Staff and children are very proud of their school and we are recognised for our high staff retention. If you would like to be part of Glemsford’s team, and exciting journey to becoming outstanding, then we would love you to apply. We are looking to appoint an exceptional leader to join our senior leadership time. The successful candidate would be give significant non-teaching time to carry out the role which would including being the SENCO. Depending on the experience of the candidate there is also the opportunity to lead the EYFS team and to be part of the safeguarding team.
The post holder will be required to:
- support the vision, ethos and policies of the school
- lead SEND across the school
- be a teaching role-model
- work co-operatively with parents to ensure they are well informed
- ensure all pupils receive appropriate support
Essential educational requirements
Second class degree or higher
English and Mathematics at G.C.S.E./’O’ Level or equivalent and/or sound Literacy and Numeracy skills (ITT accreditation test
level)
ICT QTS accreditation test level or European Computer Driving License (ECDL)
Evidence of commitment to own professional development
Essential qualifications
Recognised QTS
Relevant SEN qualification or training
Essential skills and experience
Knowledge and experience of teaching relevant Key Stages
Excellent classroom teacher with a proven commitment to improving the quality of children’s learning
Knowledge and experience of School Development Planning and Curriculum Planning
Evidence of successful leadership of Maths, English, Science or SEN
Evidence of liaising collaboratively with colleagues
Experience and knowledge of managing challenging behaviour
Experience of monitoring teaching and learning
Understanding the importance of using data to raise standards
Evidence of successfully mentoring or providing general pastoral support to colleagues.
Commitment to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Ability to motivate and lead a team with sensitivity and energy
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral, with a wide range of people
Skill at managing change
Proven success in working with children across a range of age and ability.
Employee benefits
Our school:
- has amazing children
- has excellent, supportive middle and senior leaders
- is committed to supporting continuous professional development
- is committed to keeping children safe
- has a team of staff that is recognised for its enthusiastic, friendly and rigorous approach to teaching and learning
- has parents, carers and families who are supportive and ambitious for their children
- is part of the supportive Unity Schools Partnership Trust
About Glemsford Primary Academy
- Address
- Lion Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7RF
- Phase
- Primary
- Type
- Academy
- Website
- Glemsford Primary Academy website (opens in a new window)