Assistant Head/SENCO - Fixby Junior and Infant School

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield, West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Head/SENCO to join their leadership team. This role focuses on motivating students, supporting management in enhancing educational standards, and contributing to a positive learning environment. With a strong commitment to professional development, the school offers structured training and support to ensure outstanding teaching practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for learning, and the ability to foster positive relationships within the team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on student outcomes in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Benefits

Structured Induction Programme

Weekly CPD Sessions

Free Onsite Car Parking

Access to Onsite Gym

Preferential Access to Private Day Nursery

Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their targets.
• Strong leadership skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support management in raising student standards.
• Contribute to the development of the school.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Student Motivation

Team Collaboration

Positive Behaviour Promotion

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Special Educational Needs Coordination

Job description

Assistant Head/SENCO - Fixby Junior and Infant School

Organisations Fixby Junior and Infant School

Hours Full Time

Number of Jobs 1

Location(s) Lightridge Road, Fixby, Huddersfield, HD2 2HB

Position type Permanent

£49,781.00 - £57,831.00 Annually (FTE)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational person to join our leadership team. The successful candidate will liaise with and support management in raising student standards and contribute to the development of the school.

Fixby is now part of the Polaris Multi Academy Trust who are a successful and expanding Trust, currently comprising of 6 Academies and 1 Private Day Care Nursery. We have a strong commitment to continuing professional development and training and our committed and enthusiastic team support teaching staff with a bespoke CPD programme focused on the development of the ‘craft’ of teaching.

We have a relentless focus on developing the best teaching possible that ensures student outcomes. We have a strong focus on high standards and aspirations, built around the simple message that teaching is the most important thing we do.

What we offer

• Structured induction and performance review programme for all staff including weekly CPD focused on improving and developing teaching.
• A strong student support team which is focused on creating a calm atmosphere where students are ready and able to learn.
• Opportunities to share and develop good practice through weekly CPD sessions, developed to focus on the delivery of outstanding teaching.
• Free Onsite Car Parking.
• Access to our Onsite Gym at Rastrick High School.
• Preferential Access to our Private Day Nursery based at Rastrick.
• Access to Your Star, our Rewards, Benefits and Discount Platform
• Employee Assistance Programme

What you offer

• The ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their targets.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work with and contribute to your team.
• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
• The ability to build good working relationships.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour.

If you want to be challenged in an environment of support, good humour and a shared belief that every child will reach their potential, then please apply to be part of our team.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and probation period.