Assistant Headteacher - Primary Inclusion Leader / SENDCo
Mayfield School, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0RHThis job expired on 13 January 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
17 April 2023
Closing date
13 January 2023 at 5pm
Date listed
21 November 2022
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
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- Full time position
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L5 to L9, £48,894 to £53,971
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualified Teacher Status, with evidence of continual professional development that is relevant and appropriate to the post
Very good knowledge of pedagogy, research, initiatives and technologies in learning and child development
Knowledge of the full national curriculum with particular interest and expertise in at least one area
National SENCo Award or an intention to become accredited with a strong knowledge, understanding and awareness of the implications of the SEND Code of Practice and the practical application in meeting the needs of pupils with SEND.
A good knowledge of emerging technology and the use of ICT to enhance learning and engage pupils
Current knowledge of safeguarding legislation, equal opportunities, health and safety and SEND, and government guidance relevant to the post
Good understanding of planning and implementing Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and SEND support plans including monitoring, assessment, recording & reporting pupil progress.
Ability to challenge and differentiate teaching and learning for pupils of all abilities and needs, making learning exciting, relevant and cross curricular, working collaboratively to create a vibrant, happy and challenging learning environment
Ability to plan and implement a cohesive, creative and innovative curriculum
A skilful communicator with strong, interpersonal and presentation skills, both verbal and written that naturally adapts to a diverse audience and may require influencing, directing, challenging or motivating others
Skilled in organising and sustaining positive support from a variety of providers for a range of special educational needs
Experience of systematically assessing, monitoring and evaluating pupil attainment, and adjusting provision, in order to accelerate progress
Experience of collaborating and building effective relationships with parents, carers, colleagues and the wider community
Successful experience of teaching children with SEND and other vulnerable groups
Experience of positive behaviour management to support children with SEMH needs
What the school offers its staff
Our school is a very special place where pupils, staff and governors work in a community where we aim to be Ready, Respectful, Resilient, Responsible, Resourceful and Reflective every day. This could be the start of your Mayfield journey.
Mayfield School is at the heart of a thriving and diverse local community. We are one of the first single-site, all-through maintained schools in the country, which we believe provides us with a unique opportunity to join together for an educational purpose, to improve and shape the lives of the children (Year R – Year 11) in our learning community. Our school operates as an all-through school with a single vision, set of values, staff, and Governing Body.
Mayfield School started a new era with the opening of our brand new state-of-the-art building in 2021. This has provided our school community with new facilities, such as a large sports hall, new drama rooms, new assembly hall, a large canteen and café area and much more besides. We are a friendly, vibrant school with high standards and expectations. We pride ourselves on the positive relationships we foster, knowing every young person as an individual and challenging each of them to have the highest possible aspirations through our ambitious and inclusive curriculum. Our ambition is to build on our excellent pastoral care with high standards and expectations so that young people are able to flourish and to achieve their very best.
Commitment to safeguarding
Mayfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. New members of staff will be required to apply for Disclosure Service certification as part of the School's staff recruitment process. Under the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1075, applicants for teaching posts are among those who are not entitled to withhold information about any previous criminal conviction.
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About Mayfield School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 16
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1474 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Mayfield School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hollis@mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02392 693432
Mayfield School is at the heart of a thriving and diverse local community. We are one of the first single-site, all-through maintained schools in the country, which we believe provides us with a unique opportunity to improve and shape the lives of all students (Year R – Year 11) in our community. We strive for all students of Mayfield School to receive a high quality education, in a safe environment where all children are valued, supported, inspired and future ready!
We are a friendly, vibrant school with high standards and expectations. We pride ourselves on the positive relationships we foster, knowing every young person as an individual and challenging each of them to have the highest possible aspirations through our ambitious and inclusive curriculum. Our ambition is to build on our excellent pastoral care with high standards and expectations so that young people are able to flourish and to achieve their very best.
Mayfield School started a new era with the opening of our brand new state-of-the-art building in 2021. This has provided our school community with new facilities, such as a large sports hall, new drama rooms, new assembly hall, a large canteen and café area.
Mayfield School is currently embarking on a rapid school improvement journey with the support of Salterns Academy Trust.
Arranging a visit to Mayfield School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hollis@mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk.
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