Assistant Head/SENDCO

Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery in West Alvington seeks an outstanding Assistant Head to lead school improvement within our Trust. The role blends teaching with leadership release time to drive curriculum development and pupil progress across the federation.

The successful candidate will inspire colleagues and learners, uphold high standards, and contribute to staff development and strategic direction within our multi-academy Trust.

Qualifications

• Commitment to achieving the highest possible outcomes for every child.
• Ability to inspire and motivate learners across age groups.
• Strong curriculum knowledge and understanding of primary education.
• Dedication to a child-centred approach with creative learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Focus on school improvement as part of the leadership team.
• Teaching role with weekly leadership release time.
• Lead professional development and collaboration within the federation.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum knowledge

Child-centred teaching

Job description

Have you got what it takes to be a significant part of the future for primary school leadership?

• Are you passionate about learning and teaching and want every child to be taught in an excellent school?
• Are you a person who enjoys taking risks, embraces change, challenges the status quo, thinks creatively and believes in teamwork and collaboration?
• We are looking for an exceptional teacher and leader with a real desire to be involved in school improvement.

As an Assistant Head you will focus on school improvement; supported by an experienced School and Trust Leadership Team.This is a teaching role with weekly leadership release time.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who:

1. Is committed to ensuring that all children achieve the highest possible outcome.
2. Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be.
3. Has good curriculum knowledge
4. Has a dedication towards a child-centred approach, with creative ideas for learning opportunities.

We can offer the candidate:

1. An exciting and innovative Trust that will inspire and allow you to reach your full potential.
2. Collaborative support and ongoing professional development within our Multi Academy Trust
3. Opportunities for future career development within our own school and across the schools within our Trust.
4. Cycle to work scheme.
5. Staff wellbeing programme
6. Contributory pension through the Teachers Pensions Scheme

We offer you a supportive environment within a friendly team, with the added advantage of working closely with other schools within the Federation. All staff have access to a wide range of high quality courses and professional development. As a member of staff in the Trust, whether you are an early career or experienced teacher, you will have access to continual professional development and leadership opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website.All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.