Assistant Head Teacher with Inclusion, Behaviour & Welfare
Stone Lodge School
Stone, Dartford, Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary L13 – L17
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 4 February 2019
Job overview
Background
The Assistant Head Teacher Post has the strategic responsibility for Inclusion, Behaviour and Welfare. As an exceptional leader you will lead on inclusion, behaviour for learning and welfare of all students and oversee Safeguarding, Child Protection and the Prevent Strategy for the school. You will be expected to report on key metrics regarding attendance, conduct and be keen to drive up standards for specific student groups such as those with SEND and in receipt of Pupil Premium.
In addition to the strategic focus outlined above, your responsibilities will include contributing to: achieving the school’s whole school priorities; ensuring outstanding teaching and learning takes place across the school; carrying out routine, rigorous and robust self-evaluation; ensuring classroom practice is always engaging and challenging; insisting that student behaviour is consistently well managed and that students are safe; and analysing performance data to inform improvement strategies.
This is a key role in the leadership of the school and one that would suit a highly motivated colleague with a proven track record of success in middle leadership.
Job Title Assistant Head Teacher- with responsibility for Inclusion, Behaviour and Welfare
Salary L13 – L17
Responsible to: Head Teacher
Overall Job Purpose
To ensure student safety, wellbeing and behaviour is of the highest quality, leading staff to secure this culture through their exceptional care, professionalism and conduct. The post holder will have responsibility for ensuring an inclusive experience for disadvantaged student groups, so that high levels of progress are made and any achievement gaps narrow rapidly.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the appointee will play a key role in contributing to the school improvement plan, with a special emphasis on ensuring the quality of relationships amongst students and staff, and in turn high levels of engagement throughout the school.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The specific nature and balance of the key tasks and responsibilities will vary according to the needs of the school and the strengths of the post holder.
In general, Assistant Head Teachers are expected to:
• Contribute to the internal organisation, management and control of the school
• Play a decisive and key role in determining the strategic direction of the school
• Deliver highly effective personal Teaching and Learning and develop staff to secure the same
• Lead and manage middle leaders
• Quality assure Departments
• Contribute to relationship building within the local community and especially across the Trust with partner schools
• Present to Governors, as required, on areas of specific responsibility
• Deputise, when necessary for the Head Teacher
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About Stone Lodge School
Due to expansion, we are currently recruiting teachers of;
- Mathematics
- English
- Science (inc. TLR post holders)
- PE (inc. TLR post holders)
- Computer Science
- Humanities
- DT/Engineering
- MFL
- Art
For further information please contact Mrs Verbeke-Cain on 01322 250340 ext304
About Stone Lodge School
Our school is one of three secondary schools, and one primary school which together form Endeavour MAT. Stone Lodge first opened in September 2019 with just four forms in Year 7, it has expanded to an eight-form entry school, growing exponentially with each academic year. This growth presents a range of exciting career opportunities to join our existing staff team.
In Stone Lodge School we share a core belief that emotional well-being and academic attainment go hand in hand. Our vision is clear: We want all of our students to graduate from Stone Lodge School with the capacity to make significant changes for the better within their local, national and global community.
Stone Lodge School offers a vibrant, inspirational environment for both its students and staff. In April, we move into our new £32 million state of the art building with world class facilities.
Stakeholder feedback has been universally positive with great enthusiasm and support for the school’s vision voiced by students, parents and carers and the Department for Education.
What we can offer you
As well as offering a competitive salary, state of the art, modern facilities, free-parking and the support of a dedicated and committed staff team. We can also offer you the opportunity to further develop your skills and talents with us as Stone Lodge School grows to its full 1,450 student capacity.
If you would to know more please visit our website at Home - Stone Lodge School
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