Assistant Head Teacher - SENCO/Curriculum (Maternity Cover)

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job title:      Assistant Headteacher – SENCO/Curriculum (Maternity Cover)

Location:          Armley Grange, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Salary:       £41,000 per annum 

Hours:        40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:     Fixed-Term; Term Time Only

Start Date;    September 2023

This is a great opportunity to join Armley Grange, Part of Options Autism as an Assistant Headteacher – SENCO/Curriculum. 

Job Purpose:

• Support the Head Teacher (and further SLT) in leading curriculum innovation and design appropriate for our cohorts and in line with the school vision
• Support in leading on the effective implementation of the curriculum
• Put provision in place to ensure that progress of pupils improves
• Ensure that the school carries out its statutory responsibilities regarding all students with an EHCP
• Ensure EHCP review meeting invites are sent to all relevant parties in good time (with support from Administrator)
• Ensure paperwork is completed for EHCP reviews
• Chair EHCP Review Meetings
• Support all staff in understanding the needs of SEN pupils
• Promote a culture and practices that enables all pupils to access the curriculum
• Support in monitoring progress of the pupils
• Establish and oversee Curriculum systems, processes and policies to ensure all pupils can access the curriculum
• Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school’s aims and objectives
• Work with the SLT, MLT and teachers to ensure all pupils learning is of equal importance and that there are high and realistic expectations of pupils.

About us

Armley Grange is a new specialist school for young people with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs. A specialist school equipped with the latest technology, sensory provision and specialist teaching spaces with the needs of the pupils in mind.

Armley Grange is a day school that caters for students from 5 years to 19 years old. A specialist curriculum will be provided blending specialist teaching around communication, sensory and behaviour approaches with aiming for each child to achieve their goals and aspirations and to reach their potential, equipping them to make their way in the world.

The aim of the site is to provide enough support to unlock each child’s potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We provide young people with as much freedom as possible in a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.