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Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
2 May 2021 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 April 2021
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
- L6 - L10
Assistant Headteacher job summary
Are you keen to take on a new challenge, and have a ‘positive can do attitude’ which will enhance our aspirational leadership team? Mossbrook School is a split site school which educates and cares for primary aged pupils who have a range of learning difficulties and disabilities including Autism. We are looking for an empathic practitioner who is up for working in a challenging, forward thinking school. We require an inspirational leader who has high expectations and standards and is an excellent classroom practitioner.
• Are you an excellent classroom practitioner and an effective leader?
• Do you have experience and expertise in the field of Autism?
• Do you remain resilient and positive when faced with challenges?
• Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children and their families?
• Are you committed to providing an outstanding education for primary aged children?
• Do you want to work in a school where ‘pupils come first’ and are taught and cared for as the individuals they are?
If you answered yes to the above questions then you might be the person we are looking for and we might be the right school for you.
We can offer:
• Wonderful children who we learn from every day
• Supportive parents who have a strong sense of community
• A hard working, professional and supportive staff team
• A strong positive ethos and a school where everyone is valued and treated with respect
• The opportunity to undertake a range of professional development opportunities
• A committed and dedicated leadership team and Governing Body
You will be responsible for:
• Supporting the daily secure and smooth running of the school.
• The day to day running of a department within the school
• The leadership of a curriculum subject and team
• Modelling good practice throughout school by developing positive relationships with staff and children, supporting training and development and demonstrating high quality teaching
• The annual review process
• Assessment and data
• The mentoring of Newly Qualified Teachers and apprentices
• Students and volunteers
• The induction process for new members of staff
• Continuing Professional Development
• Transition of children to their secondary schools
• The day to day running of the school in the absence of the Headteacher and the Deputy Headteachers.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. As part of our safer recruitment checks, an online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates.
We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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About Mossbrook School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 11
- School size
- 176 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
Primary Special School
Arranging a visit to Mossbrook School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gaylecosgrove@mossbrook.sheffield.sch.uk.