Highfield School, a specialist secondary for pupils with severe learning difficulties, autism and complex needs, is recruiting an Assistant Headteacher for its leadership team. The post centres on leading SEND provision, raising students' progress towards their EHCP outcomes and setting high standards in classroom practice across the school. It suits a leader with a proven record of working with SEND pupils and a commitment to continuous professional development. Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Lead provision for students with SEND
- Raise outcomes for students with SEND towards EHCP targets
- Set and maintain high standards of achievement across the school
- Drive outstanding classroom practice
- Lead and motivate staff
- Join the school's leadership team
What’s required
Experience
- Proven track record of leading students with SEND
- Proven leadership and management skills
- Sound understanding of the demands and responsibilities of an Assistant Headteacher
Skills & knowledge
- Lead and motivate others
- Outstanding classroom practice
- High expectations of what students can achieve
- Passion for learning
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
- Satisfactory references
- Checks on suitability to work with children
- Online checks on shortlisted candidates
Other
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Ambition, enthusiasm and resilience
What’s offered
- Comprehensive induction process
- Automatic enrolment into the West Yorkshire Pension Scheme
- Automatic enrolment into the Employee Wellbeing Programme
- Well-resourced environment
- Good opportunities for professional development
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
