Assistant Headteacher

Special Partnership Trust; Paignton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Special Partnership Trust is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to work with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, taking responsibility for Inclusion, SEND (as SENDCo), EHCP processes, admissions and transitions, outreach and multi‑agency collaboration.

The Assistant Headteacher will be a dynamic leader with SEND experience in a large setting, playing a central role in the Senior Leadership Team and deputising for the Headteacher when required, contributing to improvement priorities

Qualifications

• Experienced SENDCO (or leader of SEND) in a large, dynamic setting.
• Proven ability to work with multi‑agency partners and manage EHCP processes.
• Experience as a senior leader in a school.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of Inclusion.
• Strategic leadership of SEND.
• Outreach, Partnership Work and Sharing Best Practice.
• Leadership and Management.
• Teaching and learning.
• Strengthening Community/Engaging parents/carers.

Job description

To work with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in all aspects of leadership and management and to take responsibility for Inclusion, SEND (as SENDCo), EHCP processes, consultations, admissions and transitions, outreach and partnership work, and multi-agency collaboration., Please read the full risk assessment attached.

The Assistant Headteacher is to take a central leadership role in assisting the Headteacher, Local Governing Body and Special Partnership Trust to develop the school in line with its shared values and improvement priorities.

The Assistant Headteacher is to be a dynamic lead teacher with successful experience across a range of need and ages; an experienced SENDCO (or leader of SEND) in a large, dynamic setting and will be a key person in the Senior Leadership Team. The Assistant Head role will encompass deputising for the Headteacher/Deputy Headteachers when required. The 'Job Description' is a guide to the duties and qualities of the prospective Assistant Headteacher and will be agreed on appointment. The functions and specific responsibilities are to be undertaken in conjunction with the duties of an Assistant Headteacher as defined in the Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document.

• Strategic Leadership of Inclusion
• Strategic leadership of SEND
• Outreach, Partnership Work and Sharing Best Practice
• Leadership and Management
• Teaching and learning
• Strengthening Community/Engaging parents/carers

Our Total Reward Offer:

The Special Partnership Trust recognises the importance of developing a properly implemented People Strategy to underpin the overall strategic aims of the Trust.

Our People Strategy is designed to help us attract prospective high calibre candidates, as well as drive engagement, productivity and retention of our high performing and high potential employees. It reflects our belief in putting our people first. This does not mean putting our learners second. It is based on the philosophy that if we create a positive and rewarding work environment, if our staff feel motivated, well managed and well supported, they in turn will provide the best possible outcome for our learners.

Brunel School - Home

Brunel School is a specialist provision for learners aged 11 to 16-years-old whose needs cannot be met within a mainstream environment. All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in relation to their Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

A strong wrap‑around approach at the school enables learners to build their confidence, overcome barriers to learning and progress to a positive next step in their lives.

We recognise that our total reward offer, has got to consist of more than just money. We seek to provide our staff with a diverse range of benefits that support their day to day needs both at work and outside of work. These include generous leave entitlements and pension scheme as well as access to health/wellbeing tools, training & development, career pathways and opportunities to ensure they feel valued.