ASD Unit Leader

We are very much looking forward to appointing a dynamic and inspirational professional, who has the ability to lead others effectively and contribute significantly at a middle leadership level to the future of our successful ASD unit within school.   

This is a really exciting opportunity. The successful appointee will be someone who will take the provision, established 4 years ago, to the next level of its development. The post may suit someone who has experience in this area, in terms of ASD provision, or else someone who is keen to change direction in their career. Applications will be considered from both experienced staff in this field and teachers with less experience who have a passion for this area. Full training will be provided.   

Brentford School for Girls has many strengths and our students make outstanding progress given their very mixed starting points. Our ongoing challenge is to ensure that our students continue to thrive academically and socially given the changing educational landscape and the challenges that lie ahead with a new curriculum.   

Excellent examination results, sustained over the last 5 years are only part of what we are proud of. The broad curriculum and the extra-curricular provision provide a learning experience that produces confident, ambitious and hardworking young women, equipped to take on the challenges of the future ‘whatever that may be.’ In February 2016 we were identified in the DFE Top 100 schools for the progress our students make and our recent Ofsted report (February 2016) also identified our numerous strengths including, the strong leadership of the school, the very good behaviour of students, the individual support students receive and the family feel of the school.   

This post has become available due to the current lead moving onto another role following setting up this unit. The ASD unit at Brentford is funded by the local authority and is a girls’ only provision, sadly a real ‘rarity’ in this field. The provision is currently small (8 students). The unit has its own building and facilities and students do a combination of withdrawal/group/ and one to one sessions as well as spending a significant time in the mainstream. There are currently 6 members of staff funded by the unit.             

If you would like to visit the unit please contact: Ms Fiona Duffy on 020 8847 4281 ext.2246   

Application packs are available from our website www.brentford.hounslow.sch.uk   

Send completed applications to Mrs Natalie Webb: nwebb@brentford.hounslow.sch.uk 

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS NOON ON: WEDNESDAY 1ST FEBRUARY INTERRVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON: TUESDAY 7TH FEBRUARY   

Start date is: 1st April 2017 Applications would be considered for a September start  

Brentford School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be appointed subject to satisfactory references and DBS checks.