Assistant Head Teacher

Kedleston Group Ltd; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary reviews

Enhanced teacher pension

Professional development

Lifestyle and health perks

Job summary

Arc School Ansley in Ansley is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to join the Senior Leadership Team, leading Whole School Assessment and Exams. You will work closely with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to drive the school’s vision, support strategic and operational leadership, and deliver a high-quality, inclusive education that is fully aligned with the Independent School Standards.

Opened in 2014, Arc School Ansley is part of Kedleston Group.

Qualifications

• QTS and a relevant degree are required.
• Proven leadership and management experience in a secondary school.
• Extensive SEN experience, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• Additional SEN qualifications or training are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop curriculum, assessment and QA to raise standards.
• Use data to identify priorities and inform improvement.
• Lead staff through QA, performance management and professional development.
• Support whole-school operations including timetabling and exams.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion and strong relationships with pupils, parents and partners.

Skills

Leadership experience

SEN awareness (ASC)

Staff development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Relevant degree

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and ambitious Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team, leading Whole School Assessment and Exams.

You will work closely with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to drive the school’s vision, support strategic and operational leadership, and deliver a high-quality, inclusive education that is fully aligned with the Independent School Standards.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and develop the school’s curriculum, assessment and quality assurance processes to raise standards and improve pupil outcomes
• Use assessment and progress data to identify priorities, support interventions and inform school improvement
• Lead and support staff through quality assurance, performance management, professional development and the sharing of best practice
• Support whole-school operations, including timetabling, examinations, assessment processes and personalised provision for pupils
• Promote high standards, safeguarding and inclusion, building positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and external partners while contributing to the school’s strategic direction

What we need from you

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
• Proven leadership and management experience within a secondary school
• Extensive knowledge and experience of supporting pupils with SEN needs including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Additional SEN qualifications or specialist training (desirable)

Why join us?

• Annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Access to a range of lifestyle and health perks and benefits
• The opportunity to shape and develop a growing school
• A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals
• A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives

Who are we?

Opened in 2014, Arc School Ansley is an independent specialist day school in Ansley, a lovely small village, for children and young people aged between 11 and 17.

Our experienced team is dedicated to providing outstanding education to children and young people a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition, who may have many associated needs such as; social, emotional and mental health needs, communication needs and cognition and learning needs.

Arc School Ansley is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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