Assistant Department Lead – Upper Primary (Special School)

Abbey Hill Academy & College; Longton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbey Hill Academy & College is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Department Lead to join our upper primary team. You will lead and support the day-to-day management of main pathways, line-manage staff, and ensure a high standard of teaching in a KS2 class.

You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with experience in SEND in a special school setting, and you will collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to deliver an ambitious curriculum and positive outcomes for all learners.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status required.
• Leadership and management experience.
• Experience teaching in a special school setting.
• Extensive experience with students with SEND.
• Effective communication and ability to build working relationships.
• Commitment to achieving the best outcomes and promoting the academy's ethos.

Responsibilities

• Support the Assistant Principal in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the upper primary department.
• Take specific responsibility for the day-to-day management and organisation of the upper primary department.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning within the upper primary classes.
• Support the development and delivery of a high-quality curriculum that meets the needs of all learners.
• Effectively manage resources allocated to main pathways, including staffing, budgets, and equipment.
• Act as a reviewer with the arrangements for the appraisal of all identified staff.
• Identify and address the professional development needs of staff within main pathways.
• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging and appropriate lessons.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

SEND experience

KS2 teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Abbey Hill Academy & College is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Department Lead to join our upper primary team. You will lead and support the day-to-day management of main pathways, line-manage staff, and ensure a high standard of teaching in a KS2 class.

You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with experience in SEND in a special school setting, and you will collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to deliver an ambitious curriculum and positive outcomes for all learners.