Job Title: Assistant Headteacher with SEND experience

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Erdington

Start Date: September *Interview ASAP this half term*        

Salary: Pay to scale

Do you have experience supporting young people with additional needs?

Are you passionate and experienced at leading teaching staff to provide the best outcomes for secondary aged children with SEND?

 Do you have resilience and patience?

TeacherActive is proud to partner with a fantastic SEND provision based in Erdington. The school follows a varied curriculum to suit the needs of the young people. Underpinning this, is the consistent teaching of people skills, and guidance to assist children develop their social, emotional, and personal abilities. Their culture is one of patience, inclusivity and helping children and young people with disabilities to achieve their full potential, whilst promoting independence

The school is looking to take on a full time Assistant Headteacher with SEND experience on a fixed term contract.

The successful Assistant Headteacher with SEND experience will have:

• the determination to raise aspirations and improve the life chances of all children with SEND 
• a creative approach to the curriculum and the ability to deliver learning in an exciting way, with a focus on pathway curriculum.
• be an outstanding class teacher with a proven track record of raising attainment in SEND provision
• the ability to analyse data and present outcomes
• the skills to use assessment data to review pupil progress and implement the appropriate interventions to raise standards
• experience of monitoring provision and outcomes and maintaining relevant documentation
• evidence a commitment to and implementation of whole school improvement, through collaborative work with the whole school community
• relevant knowledge, experience and skills to promote and sustain high standards of teaching and learning across the school and within your phase
• an ability to identify school priorities and strategically plan for improvements
• the ability to coach, mentor and support colleagues, embedding excellent practice
• ability to take on the role of DSL.
• successful senior leadership experience in an SEND provision
• experience with Makaton, PECs, engagement curriculum.

• experience supporting young people are diagnosed with either Autism / ASD, Learning Difficulties / LD or Attention Deficit Disorder / ADD.

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with our quick and easy onboarding process
• An exciting, innovative curriculum
• Purposeful CPD opportunities

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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