Assistant Headteacher Post 16 (Maternity Cover) SEN School

The Methodist Church in Britain; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Kent Rewards

Job summary

Oakley School in Kent is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to lead Phase 4 (Post-16) on maternity cover. You will provide strategic and operational leadership for achievement, curriculum and teaching, building on pupils' EHC plans and focusing on independence, employability and life beyond school.

The role requires strong SEND experience, proven leadership, and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders, including the Governing Body.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of supporting pupils' progress as a teacher
• Strong leadership experience
• Excellent knowledge and experience of working with children and young people with SEND

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for achievement, curriculum and teaching across Phase 4 (Post-16)
• Ensure every pupil follows an ambitious, personalised curriculum that builds on their EHC plan
• Prepare pupils for their futures and destinations, including careers provision
• Act as Strategic Lead for Phase 4 (Post-16)
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Lead by example in building a positive and enriching school culture
• Deliver whole-school and specific training as required
• Work with and support the Governing Body
• Play an integral part in the Leadership Team, supporting the school's vision by leading, managing and developing pupils, staff and the school community
• Carry out any other task required by the Headteacher

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Adaptability

Accountability

Stakeholder relationships

Resilience

Positive attitude

Job description

This is a maternity cover post as Assistant Headteacher leading Phase 4, the post-16 provision at Oakley School, a special educational needs school. The role provides strategic and operational leadership of achievement, curriculum and teaching across the phase, with a curriculum built on each pupil's Education, Health and Care Plan. Its focus is independence, employability and preparing pupils for life beyond school, as part of the senior leadership team. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for achievement, curriculum and teaching across Phase 4 (Post-16)
• Ensure every pupil follows an ambitious, personalised curriculum that builds on their EHC plan
• Prepare pupils for their futures and destinations, including careers provision
• Act as Strategic Lead for Phase 4 (Post-16)
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Lead by example in building a positive and enriching school culture
• Deliver whole-school and specific training as required
• Work with and support the Governing Body
• Play an integral part in the Leadership Team, supporting the school's vision by leading, managing and developing pupils, staff and the school community
• Carry out any other task required by the Headteacher

What's required

Experience

• Proven track record of supporting pupils' progress as a teacher
• Strong leadership experience
• Excellent knowledge and experience of working with children and young people with SEND

Skills & knowledge

• Strong commitment to inclusive principles
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to different situations
• Confidence and ability to hold others to account
• Ability to build excellent working relationships with all stakeholders

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Personal drive, resilience, enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Commitment to a safe, positive environment for all pupils

What's offered

• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Access to the Kent Rewards scheme