Job Description

Download printable version Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Inclusion Pay Scale: L1 - 5

Start Date: 13^th April 2015 - or sooner if available

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and innovative Assistant Headteacher to share in the leadership and continued development of our school.

You will:

Be experienced /qualified in the role of a Primary SENCO
Take responsibility for SEN/inclusion provision
Play a key role in school leadership and management
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Be able to motivate and support staff and pupils
Be an exemplary teacher
Have high expectations of children's achievement and behaviour
Be committed to working in close partnership with parents, governors and the wider community.

Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school by prior appointment.

Dilkes Academy is an 'outstanding' school (Ofsted, April 2012) and became a National Teaching School in April 2013. Dilkes Academy offers fantastic professional development opportunities. Application packs are available on our school website, www.dilkesacademy.org.uk Application forms should be sent direct to the school. For any enquiries, please contact the school on 01708 852128.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to satisfactory references, health check and a successful enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: Monday 26^th January 2015 - Midday

Interview Date: Wednesday 4^th February 2015

Information about the School

Our pupils are aged 3 – 11, ranging from Nursery to Year 6, and mainly live in the area surrounding the school.

At Dilkes we want our children to be happy, confident and to share a passion for learning. We help them to achieve highly and make outstanding progress.

We value every child and ensure that we foster the individuality of their interests and experiences. Our bespoke curriculum is carefully planned to enable us to teach all the National Curriculum subjects in a creative and inspiring way. We engage children in a range of activities that enable them to develop their knowledge and skills, and equip them for life beyond school.

We are very proud of the achievements of our pupils, and this pride is echoed by the pupils themselves. We strive to continue to build on the outstanding provision that Dilkes Academy offers.

"We strive to ensure high achievement and a happy educational experience for every child."

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.