Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion (Safeguarding & Pastoral)
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Job start date
19 April 2021
Closing date
27 January 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 January 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- L14-L18 £58 135 - £64 143
Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion (Safeguarding & Pastoral) job summary
Woodhey High School are seeking to appoint a passionate, versatile and inspirational individual with exceptional leadership qualities to take responsibility for whole school pastoral care which includes behaviour, attendance, personal development and safeguarding. The post has become available following the retirement of the current post-holder.
The successful candidate will play an important role in the future development of the school and the post offers an excellent opportunity for a talented teacher and leader to gain wide-ranging experience as a member of our Senior Leadership Team. We are seeking a versatile professional who is flexible in outlook, has a positive work ethic and has the potential and ambition for further promotion in the future.
The main aspects of the role involve the strategic leadership of our pastoral system and being the Designated Safeguarding Lead, as well as leading on personal development. We have a pastoral team consisting of 5 teaching Heads of Year and a non-teaching Pastoral Team Leader who leads a team of 5 further support staff. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate with drive and determination. The successful candidate will work alongside our existing Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion (SEND and Vulnerable Groups). All senior leaders carry out daily operational activities and have a teaching commitment commensurate with the scale of the role. Other aspects of the role relating to inclusion will depend on the strengths of the two post holders.
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 Woodhey High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1114 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Woodhey High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- sutton.j@woodhey.bury.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01706 825215
Woodhey is a high achieving and inclusive 11-16 community comprehensive school. We are committed to providing a secure and caring learning environment for all our pupils and we ask our pupils to achieve, care and enjoy. Our aim is to develop highly-educated, well-rounded, considerate and confident young people who are willing and able to contribute to society. There are currently 1127 pupils on the school roll.
Ramsbottom has become more of a residential area than an industrial town and has a strong sense of community. The town does have some thriving small industries, is a popular shopping centre for the surrounding area and has superb access to the nearby motorway network.
Woodhey is a school within the Shaw Education Trust. The Trust is led by an Executive Leadership Team steeped in school leadership and improvement experience: www.shaw-education.org.uk. They are committed to the continued professional development of all members of staff and the sustained successful performance of all its academies. Career opportunities within the Trust are significant. All leaders are supported to excel. There is a bespoke leadership pathway programme, which enables the next stage of professional growth within the group.
Arranging a visit to Woodhey High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sutton.j@woodhey.bury.sch.uk.
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