Assistant Head Teacher – Specialist Programmes & Alternative Provision

ABOUT CHURCHWARD SCHOOL:

Churchward School is a forward thinking and innovative special School with a very exciting future ahead of us. Having opened in September 2018 as an 11-19 free School on the outskirts of Swindon, we have recently moved into new purpose built School that will accommodate 75 students with a diagnosis of autism and/or social communication and interaction difficulties.

Our vision is that every student, regardless of their background or the challenges they face, can succeed and gain meaningful qualifications that support the next steps in their lives – whatever that may be. We work closely with external providers and outside agencies to create the best academic and therapeutic curriculum possible for each individual student.

We have very high aspirations for all of our students and are looking for someone who shares our beliefs and values. This is an exciting appointment as we look to enhance the senior leadership team in order to develop our offer available to children and young people both in school and the local area.

REQUIREMENTS:

The Local Governing Committee (LGC) of Churchward School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Assistant Head Teacher –  Specialist Programmes & Alternative Provision (AHT). Main responsibilities will be:

• To ensure a high quality service is provided to meet the educational and support needs of students
• As a member of the SLT, to manage the day-to-day operational running of the School
• To support the Head teacher to put in place appropriate systems, regulations and processes that align with BSM
• To support the Head teacher to ensure the School meets the essential requirements of relevant inspection and regulatory bodies
• To support the School Safeguarding Team as a Designated Deputy Safeguarding Lead
• To support the development of the School’s offer for present and future needs
• To ensure there is effective student recruitment to deliver sustainable student levels
• To support the School implementation of the BSM governance and QA framework
• To work with the BSM leadership to ensure the School meets the Trust’s strategic objectives                       

SKILLS:                      

• Qualified teacher status
• Evidence of recent professional development relative to the post
• Flexibility
• Willingness to learn
• Sense of humour
• Team work                                       

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service Check (old CRB), references & medical clearance. We are committed to equal opportunities. All references will be obtained before interview.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact our recruitment partner Tracy Laverack whose details you will find on the back page of the candidate pack which is one of the supporting documents attached this advertisement.

In addition to the application form you will need to submit a supporting statement.

CLOSING DATE: noon, Monday 22nd March

SHORTISTING: Monday 22nd March

INTERVIEWS: Monday 29th March