Associate Assistant Head - SENDCo - Full or Part Time

Gordons; Woking; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon's, une école d'État de premier plan, recherche un responsable dynamique du département de soutien à l'apprentissage. Ce rôle offre l'opportunité de diriger une équipe dans un environnement scolaire prospère et de contribuer à la stratégie de l'école, visant à créer une ambiance d'apprentissage inspirante et accueillante.

Benefits

Logement familial disponible

Qualifications

• Recherchons un diplômé enthousiaste avec de bonnes compétences interpersonnelles.
• Une expérience dans les écoles d'État est souhaitée mais pas essentielle.

Responsibilities

• Diriger le département de soutien à l'apprentissage.
• Contribuer à la direction stratégique de l'école.

Skills

Excellentes compétences interpersonnelles

Enthousiasme

Énergie élevée

Education

Diplôme universitaire

Job description

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the best state schools in England. The School is seeking a forward-thinking, ambitious individual who will lead the Learning Support Department and contribute to the smooth operation and strategic direction of this well-established, vibrant and highly successful school.

Applications from candidates with and without boarding school experience is encouraged and previous experience in a state school is desirable, but not essential.

We seek an enthusiastic graduate. High energy levels and good inter-personal skills will be essential.

Required for September 2025 or January 2026

Family Accommodation is available. See attached candidate booklet for more information.

Closing date for applications: Monday 16 June 2025 at midnight
Interview: Tuesday 24 June 2025

Tours of the school are available, please email Jacqui George to book a tour on one of the following dates:

Monday 9 June at 4.45 pm
Friday 13 June at 4.00 pm

Please note that interviews are in person and may take the whole day. Gordon's cannot sponsor work permits so you must have the right to work in the UK. Applications must be made via our application form.

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Before attending an interview, please carefully consider whether the role is suitable for you in terms of personal circumstances,such as commute length, relocation feasibility, and other logistical factors. This helps ensure that the process is a productive use of time for you and us.

About Us

Set in a beautiful 50-acre Surrey site, the School enjoys excellent facilities and an aspirational learning environment. Recognised by HM Chief Inspector of Schools as one of England’s finest non-selective schools, Gordon’s has circa 980 students including 270 residential boarders and a thriving sixth form. In 2024, the percentage of students achieving five or more GCSE grades 9-4, including English and mathematics, was 89%. The A*-C pass rate at A-Level was 88%, with 71% of the grades A*-B. These results rank Gordon's amongst the top non-selective schools in England for progress and attainment.

Massively over-subscribed, Gordon’s size ensures that every student is well known and nurtured as an individual. The School has a very strong emphasis on academic standards, self-discipline and traditional values and aims to be much more than just outstanding examination results, providing abundant opportunities outside the classroom and exceptional pastoral care.

“Gordon’s is an outstanding school in every respect.”OFSTED

Gordon’s is a State Boarding and Day School and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children -applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening including a DBS check and on-line search.

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, therefore, interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline.