Assistant Head Teacher for Inclusion

Assistant Head Teacher for Inclusion

Leadership Pay Scale 6-10

Open to Candidates on Main, Upper and Leadership Pay Scales

Required from 1/9/18 to join our aspirational, vibrant and friendly school

Are you – or could you be – an inspiring and creative Assistant Head Teacher for Inclusion?

Do you want to join us in a school with a vision to be the best, where every child: 

· embraces learning as a demanding lifelong journey, because all of us show them how to love challenge and growth;

· feels proud of who they are and their own uniqueness, because all of us celebrate difference; and

· leaves the gate with fond memories, a creative outlook and a sense of excitement for the road ahead, because all of us have put them at the centre of everything we do?

Lancasterian Primary is a two form entry school in the heart of Tottenham, a busy, exciting and energetic part of London. We are proud of our diverse, welcoming and enthusiastic learning community. The Senior Leadership Team has a clear vision to ensure that all children and adults at the school have the opportunity to thrive and excel. The school continues to develop following our May 2017 ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement, building upon recent improvements in our EYFS and Key Stage 1 outcomes in order to raise pupil achievement across the school. 

We are looking for an outstanding Assistant Head Teacher to work as part of our Senior Leadership Team in driving our improving school towards excellence. The person appointed will be non-class based and will play a key role in raising standards in the school, including acting as SENDCo. S/he work with children, staff, parents and multi-agency partners to ensure that all pupils with additional learning needs are supported in order to maximise their educational progress. Specifically this refers to:

• children with low achievement who may have additional needs in terms of teaching and curriculum;
• children with high achievement who may have additional needs in terms of teaching and curriculum; 
• children with special education needs or disabilities (SEND);
• Pupil Premium children;
• children with English as an additional language and from ethnic groups identified as underachieving; and
• children who are newly arrived into this country and/or education system or school.

Are you the teacher that can help us to become the best?

For successful candidates we offer:

• an opportunity to take a key leadership role in having a real, positive impact on children’s lives;
• eager and motivated pupils with a thirst for learning;
• teaching and support staff that champion children's progress and well-being;
• a supportive Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body who adhere to the ‘growth mindset’ philosophy and understand that school improvement and staff well-being must go hand in hand;
• fantastic professional development and career enhancement opportunities; and
• excellent transport links.

You:

· a qualified teacher with SENDCo accreditation (or willing to gain this as soon as possible);

· an outstanding classroom practitioner with excellent knowledge and understanding of the Foundation Stage and KS1/2 National Curriculum and experience of teaching across the primary age range;

· experienced in school leadership and in successfully managing teams of people;

· passionate and committed to raising achievement among pupils with additional learning needs, with recent experience in this area;

· experienced in working with families from diverse backgrounds and multi-agency partners to improve outcomes for children;

· self-motivated with the drive and energy to work effectively, particularly when dealing with complex learning issues;

· able to prioritise, with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to a deadline; and

· friendly and approachable with excellent communication and organisational skills.

If this sounds like the job for you then we would love to hear from you!

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school. Please visit our school website to download the application pack and contact Paul Murphy (Head Teacher) to arrange a visit or if you require further assistance, on 020 8808 8088 or head@lancs-pri.haringey.sch.uk 

We are proud of our diverse community and welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds.

Lancasterian Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake a DBS check.

Closing Date: Midday 12pm, Thursday 7th June, 2018  Interviews: Wednesday 13th June, 2018

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email