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Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion and SENDCO
Start date: September 2021
Salary:L11-15 (Fringe) £56,070 to £61,641 per annum.
The post of Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion and SENDCO is a new senior leadership role at King Harold. The opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and dynamic leader to lead an exceptional SEN department. The successful candidate will lead our whole-school approach to Inclusion (including being the SENDCO and leading our provision for LAC). We are looking for someone with exceptionally high expectations of what all pupils can achieve and is dedicated to getting the best outcomes for pupils regardless of the starting points.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the quality of education for all pupils at King Harold Academy, demonstrating deep commitment to a challenging curriculum entitlement for all pupils. They will have a deep understanding of the pedagogy, support and assessment practices that will ensure all pupils learn the curriculum.
A passion for quality first teaching and experience of working with pupils with special educational needs is essential. We are looking for a colleague who will demonstrate, above all, that they have the highest of expectations for all pupils in our school.
You will:
- Be able to demonstrate outstanding classroom practice.
- Have extensive experience and skills in working with pupils with a range of special educational needs and be passionate about helping all our young people to achieve their full potential.
- Be able to demonstrate how their work has had a significant impact on the whole school as part of a senior leadership team.
- Have an excellent understanding of curriculum and pedagogy.
- Have excellent interpersonal, organisational, leadership and management skills.
- Have the ability to relate to and communicate effectively with parents, colleagues and other professionals.
- Have a strong commitment to innovative student support and staff development.
- Be well organised, hardworking and enthusiastic.
- Have excellent leadership skills and be able to hold people to account.
- Be a deputy designated safeguarding lead.
- Have a SENCO qualification
We are looking forward to hearing from candidates who have ambitions for leadership and are ready for a post which has a high level of challenge. You will be part of an excellent team and will be given extensive support to develop to your full potential both in this role and beyond.
Working for TKAT:
- In return, as an employee of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), you will benefit from:
- A wide variety of opportunities for professional development, including the potential to develop your career at more than one TKAT academy;
- Opportunities to work flexibly, where possible;
- Our support for your wellbeing at work; and
- The rewards of working to improve the life chances of our students.
Health and Safety
King Harold follows the Essex and Government COVID 19 guidelines in order to protect students, staff and visitors to the school.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Equal Opportunities
TKAT is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part time or on a flexible basis.
An opportunity to meet with the Head of school and a tour of the school is highly recommended and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Campbell on 01992 714800.
Application packs can be downloaded from our website www.kha-tkat.org. Completed application forms should be sent or emailed to Mrs Campbell at michaela.campbell@kha-tkat.org. Please note that CV's will not be accepted unless accompanied by a fully completed application form.
The deadline deadlines for application forms to be submitted is Friday 30th April 2021
Interviews will take place week commencing 4th May 2021.
Information about the School
King Harold is a vibrant 11-16 mixed comprehensive school where each student is valued. The school is part of the Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), whose aims are to raise achievement and establish best teaching practices as an “Accredited Schools Group”.