Assistant Headteacher (Teaching & Learning) with DSL and SENCO Responsibilities

The Lotus Academy Trust Ltd; United Kingdom; Vor Ort; GBP 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Free parking available

Zusammenfassung

Lotus Trust's Damara School in Thetford is seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher focused on teaching and learning. This role includes critical responsibilities as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and SENCO in a nurturing environment.

The successful candidate will have opportunities for professional development and contribute to whole-school planning, ensuring positive outcomes for all students aged 5 to 16.

Join us in a welcoming community where your impact will be significant!

Qualifikationen

• Ambitious education professional seeking career advancement.
• Proven experience in teaching and learning leadership.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and SEND responsibilities.

Aufgaben

• Lead on teaching and learning initiatives.
• Provide safeguarding and SEN leadership.
• Contribute to whole-school planning and staff development.

Kenntnisse

Educational leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Experience with SEND

Ausbildung

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Relevant educational leadership qualifications

Jobbeschreibung

Assistant Headteacher (Teaching & Learning) with DSL and SENCO Responsibilities

The Damara School, Thetford

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Do you like working with children with a sense of humour? Do you want to work in a creative, forward-thinking and respectful educational environment? Then, The Damara School is the place for you – Take a look!

The Damara School is a specialist SEMH school located in the centre of the historic town of Thetford that caters for 32 children aged 5 – 16.

Are you an ambitious education professional seeking the next step in your career? The Damara School (Thetford, IP24) is looking for an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to lead on teaching and learning, with additional responsibilities as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and SENCO. Working in our unique and supportive setting, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our school’s strategic direction, ensuring exceptional teaching and learning, and providing robust safeguarding and SEN leadership. You will be a key member of our leadership team, with opportunities to contribute to whole‑school planning, staff development, and drive positive outcomes for all pupils.

What we offer:

• A welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing school community
• Opportunities for further professional development and leadership growth
• Supportive colleagues, governors, and external partners
• The chance to make a significant impact in a small school setting
• Continuing professional development (CPD) and career development opportunities
• A location easily accessible from the A11 with the school 10 minutes away
• Access to free parking available near the school