Assistant Headteacher - (Arise SEN Teacher - Croydon)

Horizon Care and Education Group Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the UK seeks an experienced Assistant Headteacher for their Croydon-based Arise school, aimed at pupils with Special Education Needs. The role involves strategic oversight, collaboration with school leadership, and prioritizing pupil wellbeing. Ideal candidates will hold QTS/QTLS and possess experience in SEN environments. This position offers competitive pay, a supportive management structure, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Occupational sick pay

Christmas bonus

Blue Light Card

Colleague referral scheme

Financial wellbeing service

Life Assurance

Tailored induction programme

Therapeutic training and support

Employee assistance programme

High quality CPD opportunities

Free eye checks

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience as a member of the senior leadership team (SLT) in a Special Educational Needs (SEN) environment.
• Knowledge of recent OFSTED requirements and the SEN education sector.
• Up-to-date safeguarding and child protection qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee resources to meet educational objectives successfully.
• Collaborate with the headteacher to implement the school's vision.
• Focus on pupil achievement, safety, and wellbeing.

Skills

Strategic oversight

Collaboration

Child protection knowledge

Leadership in SEN

Education

QTS or QTLS Qualification

Job description

As an Assistant Headteacher you will aim to achieve the highest possible standards and outcomes for the pupils as a member of the senior management team. Responsible for the implementation of effective policies and procedures that support the high standards of educational. You will work to assist the Head teacher in the day to day running of the school., Foster a culture of challenge and support to empower every student to succeed and actively engage in their learning journey. - Articulate and uphold high expectations by setting ambitious targets for the entire school community. - Exemplify the school's values consistently through daily work and actions. Why work for us?

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Occupational sick pay
• Christmas bonus
• Blue Light Card
• Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to £2500 per referral!
• Financial wellbeing service
• Life Assurance
• Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!
• Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development.
• Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
• Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics
• Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support via Bupa.
• Supportive management and senior leaders.
• High quality CPD opportunities.
• Free eye checks.
• Community and wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together.

Qualifications

• QTS or QTLS Qualification
• Have similar SLT experience in an SEN environment
• Up to date OFSTED and knowledge of the SEN education sector and desired outcomes.
• Have up to date safeguarding and child protection qualifications/knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Strategically oversee the school's resources to support the achievement of educational objectives and priorities effectively and efficiently.
• Collaborate with the headteacher to clearly articulate, disseminate, ensure understanding of, and effectively implement the school's vision among all stakeholders.
• Prioritise pupil achievement, safety, and well-being as the core focus of all school activities.

Horizon Care and Education have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher for our Arise school based in Croydon, Working with children aged 11-19 with SEN and SEMH needs. The successful candidate will be focusing on leading personal development within the school and looking for a January start or earlier. Arise Academy is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls. Based in West Croydon, the school meets the diverse needs of pupils aged 11-19 with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). At Arise Academy we believe that each young person is unique and should be enabled to feel confident about their future, no matter what they have been through in life. Horizon Care and Education is committed to its employees, values the needs of our employees and the people we support. We recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled staff, so we are committed to attract and retain talent who align with our values, vision & mission statement. We value diversity, equality, and inclusion, offering equal opportunities to all individuals interested in joining our organisation.