Assistant Headteacher
Westhaven School, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 4UT26 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
17 April 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 March 2023
Job details
Key stage
- Key stage 4
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - Full time - Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L11 - 15 (£ 56,796 - £62,561)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Westhaven School is recruiting for an Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for KS4 and KS5. We are looking for an outstanding practitioner with a passion for providing young people with complex barriers to learning with the best possible education. You will have an understanding of the difficulties faced by learners with additional needs, of the qualification framework for 14 - 18 year olds and of the skills and knowledge needed to lead, manage and inspire a group of passionate practitioners. The successful candidate will need to be energetic, compassionate and have a strong sense of moral purpose, as well as excellent communication skills.
What the school offers its staff
Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.
Further details about the role
Applications must be completed in full. Only complete applications will be considered and CVs will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Westhaven School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to DBS Barred List and Enhanced DBS Disclosure checks and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. You can find our safeguarding policy on our school website.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to trudy.hudson@westhavenschool.org.uk
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Westhaven School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 18
- School size
- 190 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Westhaven School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- trudy.hudson@westhavenschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01934 632171
Arranging a visit to Westhaven School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email trudy.hudson@westhavenschool.org.uk.
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