SEN Assistant Headteacher Required As Soon As Possible

Permanent full-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference G5Y6UY56YURH_1729176507
Closing date November 17, 2024
Location Bristol, United Kingdom
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

We need an Assistant Headteacher with experience in Pastoral/DSL and Behaviour.

We are in search of an Assistant Headteacher to join our senior leadership team.

The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in Special Education Needs (SEN) and a proven track record as an outstanding teacher. They should have extensive knowledge in safeguarding and a genuine passion for teaching and learning in this unique environment. In this role, you will inspire our class teachers and support staff by modelling and embedding best practices. You will also collaborate with families to foster positive attitudes towards education.

Our Secondary Special School meets the needs of pupils aged 7 - 19 years old, with autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties - and was recently rated Good by Ofsted.

If you are looking for the next step in your career and feel ready for a Deputy Head Teacher role within a specialist school setting, this may be the role for you!

Key Responsibilities - Assistant Headteacher

  • Assistant Headteacher
  • Collaborate with the Headteacher and fellow senior leaders to shape the school's strategic vision, direction, and goals, ensuring alignment with our commitment to educational excellence.
  • Lead the development and management of teaching and learning strategies for all students, fostering an environment that promotes academic growth and excellence.
  • Work in partnership with the Headteacher to monitor, analyse, and assess the quality of teaching and student progress, implementing improvements as necessary.
  • Actively promote and cultivate inspirational and effective teaching and learning practices, serving as a role model for our dedicated staff.
  • In the absence of the Headteacher, fulfil all related duties and responsibilities required to ensure the smooth operation of the school.
  • Ensure adherence to the school's aims and policies, sharing collective responsibility for the well-being, health, safety, and discipline of all students.
  • Promote an inclusive and positive working environment where diversity in cultures, races, religions, genders, and abilities is highly valued.
  • Fulfil the requirements of this position in accordance with the Conditions of Employment.

    • Experience with Pastoral/DSL and Behaviour

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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