The main purpose of the role is to work as part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to provide educational leadership and management and to support in the day-to-day running of the school. SLT consists of the Head of School and two Assistant Heads of School.

The successful candidate will support the head of school in ensuring that the aims and objectives for the school are implemented in accordance with both the trust’s policies and national/local education strategies.

You will continue to develop the outstanding educational provision and create a secure and stable education environment, so that students fulfil their potential. The successful candidate will be supported by both the school’s leadership team and executive headteacher in achieving these aims.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Deliver and sustain educational excellence throughout the school through a range of leadership strategies
• Work closely with the Head of School & Executive Head, to implement and monitor the strategic vision for the school
• Develop the school to become a sustainable, outstanding, specialist provision – developing partnerships with students, parents, the local community, the wider trust and beyond
• Develop innovative ways of teaching & learning to meet the needs of students of all abilities and SEND needs
• Support the Head of School in managing the deployment, appraisal, work performance, and continuous professional development (CPD) of all staff

About the school

The school is part of a MAT that consists of several SEND schools and also provides some specialist provision within mainstream education. The school is a modern free school that provides education for children aged 5 – 16 with communication and interaction needs, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

The school’s vision is to develop well-rounded individuals, prepared for a future in a work environment and contributing to society as a productive citizen. They have capacity for 100 students and are currently full.

Requirements include:

• Teaching qualification with QTS / QTLS (essential)
• Middle leadership experience
• Knowledge of strategies for raising achievement for students with SEND
• Experience of analysing and using school performance data
• Understanding of SEND in a specialist setting

In return, the trust offer:

• Leadership salary
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised annual staff trip
• CPD – 6 professional development days a year with full program of training for all roles
• Supportive working environment

How to apply

Apply today via this website. Applicants must be aware that applications will be reviewed as received and suitable candidate will be invited for interview, potentially prior to the closing date. Therefore, there is a chance that the closing date may be brought forward.

Vision For Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.