L1 – L5 £49,781 to £54,316

Full Time, Permanent

Easter 2025, or earlier if possible.

21 November 2024

Are you an experienced SENDCo and Leader, looking for your next challenge?
We are looking for an experienced Leader to join our close-knit team at Asquith Primary School in our newly established Assistant Head post. The successful candidate will be someone who is a qualified SENDCo +who has the ability to realise the ambitious vision of securing excellence in every aspect of school life. This is a fantastic opportunity for a SENCO who has aspirations to be working at an Assistant Headteacher level.


About the role
The successful candidate will have experience of working with young people with a range of learning needs. You will be able to demonstrate a working understanding of how these needs impact upon learning and behaviour in the classroom. You will be expected to create a culture that enables all learners and staff to excel. You will understand principles of curriculum design and quality assurance processes and will be a driving force in further moulding our team at Asquith Primary School.
Our new Assistant Headteacher will undertake all the normal responsibilities of a SENDCo. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will work in close partnership with SLT, teachers, parents, Governors and external agencies to implement the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision across the school.
Currently, this is a non-class-based post and it is anticipated to continue to be the case, budget permitting.
All members of the Senior Leadership Team are expected to be flexible to ensure the most effective organisation and delivery of learning. Other specific duties and responsibilities as part of the Senior Leadership Team will be allocated once the successful candidate has been appointed.
Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop the ethos, values and overall purposes of the school.
• Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision across the school.
• Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability.
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents, and other agencies.

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  The successful candidate will be a qualified SENDCo with the ability to realise the ambitious vision of securing excellence in every aspect of school life.
• They will have experience of working with young people with a range of learning needs and demonstrate a working understanding of how these needs impact learning and behaviour in the classroom.
• The role involves creating a culture that enables all learners and staff to excel, understanding principles of curriculum design, and quality assurance processes.
• The Assistant Headteacher will work closely with SLT, teachers, parents, Governors, and external agencies to implement the strategic development of SEN policy and provision across the school.

Personal Qualities:

• High expectations for all pupils and belief in bringing out the best in all
• Commitment to upholding and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to equality

Required

• SENCo qualification
Experienced leader aspiring to senior leadership

About us
Asquith Primary is a friendly, caring and inclusive school located in Morley, south of Leeds. You’ll be working with a dedicated staff team that all have great ambition for our school community. We aim to provide a caring and stimulating learning environment, enabling all our pupils to thrive, learn and enjoy their time at school. We have extremely high standards and expect all members of the school community to share these to provide our children with the very best care, education, and support. For the right leader, this is an exciting opportunity to continue the journey of Asquith Primary School.
Further information about the school can be found on the school website.
Visits to the school are very much encouraged.