Assistant Headteacher (with SEND) – Barnsley College - Permanent - £41,320 to £45,096 per annum

At Barnsley College, our students are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision, purpose, values and priorities ensure that our focus is inspiring our learners and transforming lives. We encourage all our staff and students to dream big and we are proud to say that each passionate member of our outstanding organisation is always striving for excellence, and this positive culture has a real impact on the aspirations of our students.

Our new Assistant Headteacher will play a pivotal role in supporting our 14-16 Direct Entry learners in reaching their full educational potential.
 

Benefits

First of all, what’s in it for you?

• Substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays!)
• Teachers Pension Scheme
• Considerable staff investment through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress 
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• College gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon

Assistant Headteacher (with SEND)
Direct Entry
Permanent vacancy - 37 hours per week
£41,320 to £45,096 per annum

As our Assistant Headteacher with responsibilities for SEND, you will devise and support the Direct Entry strategy, to help ensure that every child who is identified as having SEN is supported to help them reach their full educational potential. You will provide leadership and line management direction, motivation and be responsible for building a dedicated and skilled team, developing the curriculum and optimising learner enrolment, retention and success rates against targets and benchmarks. This may also include undertaking relevant teaching duties.

This role requires an individual with a strong commitment to raise educational attainment for children and young people with SEN and has the ability to manage a team of staff in supporting these learners effectively. The postholder will have had previous experience working with 14-16 year olds in an educational setting and will ideally have had management experience in a relevant area.

Our new Assistant Headteacher will be vital in supporting our mission of transforming lives and will have a long-lasting positive impact on the 14-16 year olds in the Direct Entry department. Barnsley College offers an exceptional work environment, with dedicated support given to all our staff.  Apply today and join us on our journey!
 

Please note you will be directed to the Barnsley College website to complete your application. Closing date for applications Sunday 14th July 2024 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.