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Deputy Headteacher and SENDCo

Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 3HW

This job expired on 7 November 2024 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  7 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 October 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L5 to L10

What skills and experience we're looking for

About Us

Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School is a vibrant, one-form entry primary school with a strong commitment to inclusion, academic excellence, and the wellbeing of every child. We are passionate about providing an engaging and supportive environment where each pupil is inspired to achieve their full potential. Our school community is built on the Mackie Hill values of: Motivation, Awareness, Communication, Kindness, Integrity and Excellence, ensuring that all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), receive the support they need to thrive.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and visionary Deputy Headteacher who will also serve as our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo). As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a crucial role in the strategic leadership of the school, working closely with the Headteacher and staff to ensure the highest standards of teaching, learning, and pupil outcomes. AsSENDCo, you will lead on all aspects of SEND provision, ensuring that children with additional needs are effectively supported and able to make excellent progress.

What the school offers its staff

What you can expect from us:

• A supportive and friendly team, who are all equally passionate about driving forward sustained improvement.
• A sensible approach to work life balance, with a keen focus on staff wellbeing.
• A welcoming community of children and parents.

Please note that the closing date for this role is Thursday 7th November, 12 midday, with interviews taking place on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th November. Please ensure that you are available for these dates.

Commitment to safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information and pre-employment checks.

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About Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 201 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: headteacher@mackiehill.wakefield.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/crigglestone-mackie-hill-junior-and-infant-school (opens in new tab)

At Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School we take great pride in creating a friendly, exciting and purposeful environment to help all children to achieve their full potential. We are a school with a friendly team of staff and lovely children and we encourage all staff members to play an active role in the wider part of the school community.

Arranging a visit to Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@mackiehill.wakefield.sch.uk.

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