(Qualified Teacher) Assistant Head Teacher lead for Key Stage 4 (L9-12)

North Ridge High School

Higher Blackley Education Village, Alworth Road, Manchester M90RP

Head Teacher: Jenni Cryer

Tel: 0161 553 0200

hr@northridge.manchester.sch.uk

North Ridge is a special secondary school for pupils with persistent and complex special educational needs, aged 11-19 years. We opened in September 2006. We are an outstanding school (Ofsted 2014, March 2018, March 2024) based on 2 sites- Higher Blackley Education Village and the Abraham Moss Campus.

Are you looking for an exciting challenge? Do you want to join an enthusiastic truly collaborative team that strives to achieve our goal of excellence?  We wish to appoint the following:

(Qualified Teacher) Assistand Head Teacher lead for Key Stage 4 (L9-12)

Required for September 24

The Governors seek to appoint a dynamic, hard working individual who will live up to our school motto of “do your best”. The suitable candidate for this post will be able to teach pupils with a range of learning disabilities and associated needs. You will be able to teach several areas of the curriculum and be responsible for the leadership of Key Stage 4 and leading on whole staff development. We would welcome applications from teachers who have been trained to teach in primary schools as well as secondary.

You will have a good knowledge of the curriculum for Key Stage 4 learners and at least 2 years of experience as a teacher of SEN pupils. You will be supported by a strong experienced team. You will benefit from opportunities to engage in an excellent staff development and training programme.  The successful applicant will benefit from working in a school with a positive, caring ethos where teamwork is important.

The Governors of the school are committed to Safeguarding and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken for successful applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and enhanced DBS clearance is required and the children’s Barred List will be checked. North Ridge High School’s Safeguarding Policy can be found here: www.northridge.manchester.sch.uk/student-page/safeguarding/ .

Closing date: 19th May 2024

Shortlisting and Interviews: Week commencing 20th May 2024

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by lunchtime 20th May 2024.

We welcome telephone contact or visits to the school to discuss the role prior to applying.