Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion and SEND

The Governing Body of Bordesley Green Girls’ School & Sixth Form are seeking to appoint an inspirational, committed and highly motivated Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion and SEND with excellent leadership and management skills to support the Headteacher and staff in “Bringing Girls Greater Success”.

The post holder will be responsible for leading the school’s provision for students with special educational needs and teaching small groups of students across the school.  We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking Assistant Headteacher who:

• Has specialist knowledge and experience of the wide range of specific learning difficulties; 

• Holds a specialist qualification such as a post graduate certificate for SENCO or similar qualification equivalent to Level 7 in individual assessments;

• Is familiar with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations regarding the processing of access arrangements for public examinations; 

• Will be willing to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school

• Has the strategic vision to motivate and inspire learning and educational excellence;

• Is committed to welfare and safeguarding;

• Is willing to support every individual to achieve their full potential;

• Will drive continuous improvement, raising progress and attainment; 

• Has excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills;

• Will lead and inspire good behaviour outcomes to enable learning;

• Will foster a positive and effective partnership between students, parents and the community;

• Will work closely with the Headteacher, the SLT, the Governing Body and the Inclusion Team.

In turn we will offer you:

• A staff team committed to supporting the further development of the school;

• A Senior Leadership Team which believes in support and challenge of equal measure and sees staff wellbeing as vital for all;

• A supportive Governing Body, committed to school improvement;

• A friendly, well maintained and resourced provision;

• Students who are eager to learn and take pride in their school;

• Support for and access to continuing professional development.

Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed.  Please contact our school Reception Office on 0121 464 1881 to make an appointment or email HR@bordgrng.bham.sch.uk

An Applicant Information Pack and Application Form can be downloaded from:  www.bordgrng.bham.sch.uk

Closing Date: Monday 19th April 2021 at 12 noon

Shortlist Date: Wednesday 21st April 2021

Interview Dates: Thursday Friday 30th April 2021 

Start date:   1 September 2021 or earlier 

Completed applications forms should be emailed to HR@bordgrng.bham.sch.uk by the above closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake enhanced DBS clearance and medical clearance and provide suitable references.