Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion)
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BWThis job expired on 23 May 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
23 May 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 May 2022
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 1 FTE, permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L4 - L8 (£45,343 - £50,151 per annum dependent on experience)
Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion) job summary
Ref: SCH-PAT-0146
Salary: L4 – L8 (£45,434 - £50,151 per annum)
Start date: September 2022
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase, Multi Academy Trust comprising of eight schools, six primaries and two 11 – 16 secondary schools. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a tight geographic hub within Pontefract. Pupils are drawn from the local community that includes a mix of different catchment areas.
Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School are seeking to recruit an Assistant Headteacher, with responsibility for inclusion, to join their senior leadership team. The successful candidate will take a strategic lead on the direction and development of an inclusive culture for all pupils, especially those from a disadvantaged background and/or with SEND.
We are looking for someone who has experience of SEN provision and responsibilities, and is either a qualified SENDCo, or working towards achieving their qualification. You will be expected to support leaders and wider staff on all child welfare and child protection issues, and play a significant role in contributing to operation and strategic planning.
This is a very exciting time to join our Trust, with development opportunities available for the right candidate through effective and rewarding collaborative working. The Trust’s leadership team are committed to ensuring this school becomes an outstanding school, and while there are lots of strengths at the school, there are plenty of opportunities for someone to be accountable for significant impact in their area of responsibility.
Please click here to view the Trust strategic plan.
To apply for this role please visit our website at www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/vacancies and submit an online application before the closing date of Monday 23rd May 2022 at 12:00.
We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from everyone. Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and any satisfactory pre-employment checks. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide criminal conviction information.
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 Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 459 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@patrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01977 232146
Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School is a larger than average primary school and is two form entry. The School joined Pontefract Academies Trust in 2013 and aims:
To be a safe, happy, caring community of learners.
To help all individuals regardless of their race, gender or disability to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to achieve their full potential in a rapidly changing world.
To develop understanding of and respect for a wide range of religious values, languages and cultural traditions, and different ways of life.
To encourage an enjoyment of life-long learning.
To encourage positive parental and community involvement.
To promote healthy lifestyles.
To provide a curriculum that’s stimulating, broad, balanced, innovative and creative.
To celebrate achievement.
Arranging a visit to Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@patrust.org.uk.
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