Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion (inc. SENDCO)
Felixstowe
Leadership Payscale (L1 - L3)
THE POST
Felix Primary School is a member of the Sapientia Education Trust (SET). SET is an expanding multi-academy trust with 11 primary and 9 secondary schools.
We are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic Assistant Headteacher to join our School. The post is suitable for a creative, dedicated and highly motivated teacher looking for a new challenge. The responsibilities cover both mainstream school and the 3 Specialist Units within the school.
The first six months of employment shall be a probationary period and employment may be terminated by the Trust during this period at any time on one week's prior written notice. The Trust may, at its absolute discretion, extend this period for up to a further six months. During this probationary period, performance and suitability for continued employment will be monitored.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The personal competencies expected of the Assistant Headteacher are:
- Be an innovative, independent thinker with the capacity for strategic thinking;
- Be creative and proactive in finding solutions;
- Be flexible and adaptive to changing needs and priorities;
- Be resilient, calm and tenacious under pressure;
- Be insightful and analytical with good problem-solving skills;
- Have excellent communication skills and evidence of being able to build and sustain effective working relationships with staff, children, parents and the wider community;
- Be a self-reflective practitioner who always seeks to improve;
- See the 'big picture' in relation to whole school priorities & improvement;
- Able to reason their educational philosophy, in tune with the school ethos;
- Be willing to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school;
- Possess a sense of humour;
- Have the ability to inspire and enthuse staff and children about all aspects of school life;
- Be highly self-motivated, able to energise and motivate others;
- Be insightful and understanding of national, international and research developments relevant to teaching and learning in their subject.
The professional competencies expected of the Assistant Headteacher are:
- Be an Outstanding Teacher (or have the potential to be) with evidence of impact on pupil outcomes with a proven track record of total commitment to helping every pupil achieve their very best and make progress;
- Have excellent understanding of what constitutes excellence in teaching and learning;
- Have a keen understanding of data and be able to analyse patterns in performance over time;
- Be a positive role model for pupils and staff on a day-to-day basis;
- Collaborate effectively with staff, parents/carers and students;
- The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and
an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
- Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and
flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit
the team;
- Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;
- Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;
- Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;
- Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;
- The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges;
- Excite and engage visitors about the School at Open Evenings and all other events;
- Have very high expectations of the learning of all our children at all times.
The qualifications and experience required of the Assistant Headteacher are:
- Have a qualified teacher status
- National SENDCO Award
General Responsibilities
The Assistant Headteacher under the direction of the Headteacher, will be responsible for the strategic development and day-to-day operation of the policy and provision with the aim of maximising pupil progress and attainment for the following pupil groups:
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - SEND
- Pupils with English as an Additional Language
The Assistant Headteacher will provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies.
In addition to the responsibilities of Class Teacher as set out in the appropriate job description and the schoolteachers' pay and conditions document the Assistant Headteacher will also undertake the following duties and responsibilities.
Making application through this channel will connect you with Neil Massie at Academicis, our retained recruitment consultant. Neil will be able to arrange a school visit.