Assistant Headteacher
Heatherwood School, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 6HQThis job expired on 17 May 2022
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 May 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 May 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
- Leadership Pay Spine 6 - 10
Assistant Headteacher job summary
Position: Assistant Headteacher
Salary: Leadership Pay Spine 6 - 10
Location: Heatherwood School Leger Way Doncaster DN2 6HQ
Contract type: Full Time / Permanent
Closing date: Tuesday 17th May 2022 at 12.30 p.m.
Interview date: Wednesday 25th May 2022
About the School
Heatherwood School is a vibrant learning community and part of Nexus Multi Academy Trust. It is a special day school for pupils aged 3-19 years with severe, profound and/or multiple learning difficulties. Heatherwood School has an additional post 16 provision for pupils with moderate learning needs; and a small cohort are educated at, The Bridge, our offsite provision.
We seek to develop a better tomorrow for all learners, through a holistic blend of quality first teaching experiences; celebrating pupils’ strengths along a highly personalised learning journey.
We are committed to preparing our pupils for adulthood through the provision of outstanding levels of education and care, facilitating innovative opportunities and experiences to engage, and motivate,
all pupils. Heatherwood School is dedicated to multi-disciplinary team working, in partnership with parents and carers, to ensure all pupils develop appropriate skills for life and achieve their full potential.
About the Trust
Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016 and has the highest ambitions possible for everyone we work with. We are a forward thinking and innovative Trust with collaboration, enrichment and
improvement enshrined within our day to day practice ensuring that leaners and their families are always at the centre of what we do.
The vision for Nexus is that we are constantly “Learning together, to be the best we can be.” This vision is what we aspire to and is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families. Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus, which is included in the recruitment pack for this advert.
Our Opportunity
Heatherwood School is seeking to welcome an innovative, energetic, highly motivated and extremely organised Assistant Headteacher to join our senior leadership team. This post will have some teaching
commitment.
The successful candidate will contribute to the day to day leadership and management of the school. They will advocate pupil safety and welfare at all times and have a secure understanding of child-led, personalised learning for our inspirational pupils, in preparation for adulthood, ensuring all pupils reach their full potential. Similarly, they will be committed to their own ongoing professional development and that of the
dedicated staff team.
The post is ideally suited to an experienced teacher or leader ready to embrace this wonderful and developmental opportunity.
What You Can Expect
an exciting opportunity to join a growing academy with Heatherwood School
a school with happy friendly children and young people who have a positive attitude to school
a school with excellent professional development opportunities
a dedicated and caring staff team who are committed to building on the strengths of the
school
a warm, friendly and supportive team committed to ensuring all children realise their full
potential
a dedicated community of supportive parents, carers and governors
an outward facing researched based school
a supportive culture steeped in mentoring and coaching opportunities and development.
an opportunity to join colleagues who will make you proud to be part of our state education
system
access to tailored CPD through Nexus Academies Trust and the Opportunity Area which
includes pathways into Initial Teaching Training
working within an award-winning MAT who pride themselves on having friendly and
supportive academies who together are helping to transform communities
Further Information
For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Lisa Suter on 01302 322044 visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed and will be offered as part of the initial
conversation.
Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information
about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-servicecheck.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.
Application forms are available at www.nexusmat.org/careers or www.doncastercounciljobs.co.uk
All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
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 Heatherwood School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 83 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Heatherwood School website
- Email address
- lsuter@nexusmat.org
Arranging a visit to Heatherwood School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lsuter@nexusmat.org.
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