At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead curriculum development and mentor staff to achieve high educational standards.
- Company: Join Horizon Care and Education, a values-driven organisation making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy great perks like discount programmes, wellbeing support, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a supportive and collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Be part of a new school that empowers students with Autism to thrive.
- Qualifications: QTS or QTLS qualification and experience in an SEN environment required.
Want to work for a company with great values? Are you compassionate? Inspiring? Dependable? Collaborative? Then we want to hear from you!
Horizon Care and Education have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher for our NEW MEADOWBROOK SEN SCHOOL based in Long Eaton. Meadowbrook School will be a brand-new, independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for up to 80 pupils. Based in Long Eaton, Nottingham, the school will meet the diverse needs of pupils aged 5-19 with Autism. The Headteacher Sarah is eager to recruit to her new SLT team and is looking forward to meeting suitable candidates for the role.
As an Assistant Headteacher you will aim to achieve the highest possible standards and outcomes for the pupils as a member of the senior management team. Responsible for the implementation of effective policies and procedures that support the high standards of education. You will work to assist the Headteacher in the day-to-day running of the school.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDING:
- Lead on curriculum, Teaching and Achievement.
- Exams Officer
- Mentoring teachers and staff through qualifications.
- Experience in behaviour and timetabling.
- QTS or QTLS Qualification.
- Have similar SLT experience in an SEN environment.
- Up to date OFSTED and knowledge of the SEN education sector and desired outcomes.
- Have up to date safeguarding and child protection qualifications/knowledge and experience.
The ideal candidate should:
- Strategically oversee the school’s resources to support the achievement of educational objectives and priorities effectively and efficiently.
- Collaborate with the headteacher to clearly articulate, disseminate, ensure understanding of, and effectively implement the school’s vision among all stakeholders.
- Prioritise pupil achievement, safety, and well-being as the core focus of all school activities.
- Foster a culture of challenge and support to empower every student to succeed and actively engage in their learning journey.
- Articulate and uphold high expectations by setting ambitious targets for the entire school community.
- Exemplify the school’s values consistently through daily work and actions.
We have recently launched OneHorizon which is a new platform designed for YOU which brings together the benefits, tools and resources to help you feel supported, valued and great at work! The platform is designed to give you instant access to amazing employee benefits, company announcements, downloadable resources and documents as well as feedback surveys and our people directory. You will benefit from Discount programmes, Holiday trading scheme, Eco friendly car scheme, SmartTech scheme, Wellbeing Centre and Cycle to work plus much more!
Closing date for this role is the 7th August.
Assistant Headteacher - (Meadowbrook SEN School - Long Eaton) employer: Horizon Care Ltd
At Olympus Academy in South Croydon, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for our SENCOs. With a strong emphasis on professional development, our staff benefit from comprehensive support from senior leadership, ensuring they can focus on delivering high-quality education to our diverse student body. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs while enjoying a collaborative culture that values your contributions and aspirations.
