At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate in therapeutic interventions and inclusion strategies for students.
- Company: The Avenue School, a vibrant community dedicated to special educational needs.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a friendly team focused on staff wellbeing and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people with special needs.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading therapeutic support and a passion for inclusion.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details:
- Salary: L14 to L18 - £71,330 to £78,702 Per year
- Contractual hours: 32.5
- Basis: Full time
- Region: Permanent / Full-Time
- Job category/type: Early Years Services, Education, Schools, Teaching, Youth Work
- Full time - Permanent - January 2027 start
The Assistant Headteacher, Inclusion and Therapeutic Interventions will work closely with the Leadership team to drive forward the vision and strategic development for therapies, interventions and inclusion.
The Avenue Special School is a vibrant and friendly school community which supports more than 250 pupils, aged between 3-19, with a range of severe or profound learning difficulties, some physical disabilities and autism.
We have small well-resourced classes and a real passion for supporting young people to have active and healthy lives through an exciting education both in and out of the classroom.
Working at The Avenue provides you with the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with special educational needs. It also allows you to progress in your career, taking on responsibilities and developing your passions and interests.
We care deeply about CPD and balancing workloads to allow staff to flourish, so we offer a full programme of training and mentoring, staff wellbeing days, and the chance to work in a supportive and encouraging team environment where your voice really does matter.
The successful candidate will have strategic overview for the Educational Psychology service, CAMHS, CAMHS LD and Mental Health support, and for communications with CYPIT and the Sensory Consortium.
You will have strategic oversight for pupils accessing alternative provisions as part of a whole education provision, whilst working alongside senior colleagues and DSL.
You will be the Designated Teacher for CLA and PLAC children and will have a key responsibility for the Support & Review Process.
The successful candidate, whilst being an inspiring professional with proven experience of leading on therapeutic support, interventions and inclusion, will be highly organised, a strong team player with a passion for ensuring best outcomes for all young people.
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