Assistant Headteacher - Secondary Special Phase
LWS Academy, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7NLThis job expired on 15 February 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Easter term
Closing date
15 February 2023 at 5pm
Date listed
11 January 2023
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- View all Mathematicsjobs
Working pattern
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- 1.0 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership range negotiable to reflect experience and attributes candidate brings to the role
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an AHT to complement our existing leadership structure. You will oversee the strategic development of our maths / numeracy strategy as well as other agreed areas of responsibility.
Your reason for wanting to make such a career move would be your wish
to work in a forward-thinking organisation which has adopted a fresh and
dynamic approach to school leadership and where working as part of a collective
brings opportunity and new professional demands. You will require a disposition to
want to make this difference happen in our community and believe in the
foundations we are creating – to achieve an outcome that the school provision
is excellent whatever school you attend.
You will oversee a specific area of the GFM Schooling Strategy across the next phase of our journey. You will have demonstrable experience and a proven record for leading whole phase initiatives; you will have the ability to work with pace and rigour to impact positively on our organisation. You will be expected to network and liaise across a range of external providers, schools and within the community to ensure a consistency of approach regarding standards, support, transition and high quality learning and teaching.
You will;
Be flexible and innovative in order meet the varied demands of the post
Keep up to date on educational development, strategy and thinking
Manage a teaching commitment alongside school leadership responsibilities
Be prepared to undertake outreach work on behalf of The GFM
Show commitment to the rigorous continuous improvement of The GFM
Attend relevant meetings
Demonstrate a positive commitment to working with all stakeholders to improve the performance of The GFM
Actively pursue your own professional development
Experience with SEMH and pastoral qualifications or experience would be advantageous
What the school offers its staff
The GFM provides our Assistant Head Teachers with:
- The GFM Way - a set of principles for all members of our community
- The opportunity to experience a range of leadership and management situations to support the day to day and strategic operations
- The opportunity to work as integral part of the school leadership team
- Support, mentorship and coaching in the roles/duties you are asked to perform
- Constructive and regular feedback on your performance
- A wide range of experiences, including a teaching commitment and line management, to develop/enhance your management and leadership competencies
The GFM is committed to encouraging the personal and professional development of staff; you are therefore encouraged to explore this opportunity by contacting us to arrange an initial conversation with one of the team. This will provide an opportunity for you to decide whether this prospect is for you and whether you wish to apply.Please contactLWS Academy 01489 582684 to arrange.
GFM pursues a policy of equality of opportunity. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
Any offer of employment will be conditional on receipt of; proof of right to work in the UK / satisfactory references / pre employment medical check / clear enhanced DBS check
Commitment to safeguarding
GFM Education is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children. We ensure our recruitment practices reflect this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to a enhanced DBS check.It is a criminal offence to apply for or accept a position (paid or unpaid) working with children if you are excluded from such work by virtue of a court order or exclusion by the DBS. Although a criminal record involving offences against children is likely to debar you from appointment of this type of post, the existence of other criminal convictions will not necessarily be a bar to employment.
About LWS Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 58 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- LWS Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@gfmat.org
- Phone number
- 01489 582684
LWS Academy is proud to be part of the Gosport and Fareham Multi Academy Trust (GFM). The GFM comprises 5 schools; Bay House School, Gomer Junior School, LWS Academy, Brune Park School and Rowner Junior School.
Welcome to LWS Academy. We are a small specialised academy for boys based on the beautiful south coast.
Our specialist secondary school was established in January 1996 to educate and support boys with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, our new designation is as an Academy for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
The Academy aims to meet the needs of secondary aged boys who have difficulty managing social interactions; and recognising and regulating their emotions in order to promote positive mental health. As an educational establishment we strive to improve outcomes academically, but at LWS we acknowledge that good mental health, social skills and emotional development is the priority for our students.
Arranging a visit to LWS Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@gfmat.org.
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