Assistant Headteacher

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Headteacher to join the senior leadership team at Leycroft Academy on a fixed term basis until August 2023.   

 

You will have significant knowledge and experience of: 

• working in a special school setting with some leadership responsibility 

• mentoring staff and holding others to account 

• working within a number of key stages and phases  

• developing high and aspirational outcomes for learners with diverse needs and abilities 

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You will be required to: 

• mentor others to achieve consistently high standards of teaching and learning 

• lead pupil progress meetings with teams across the whole school  

• contribute significantly to the school development plan and lead on areas that form part of the plan  

• be ambitious for the learning outcomes for all learners across the school 

 

We can offer you:  

• a commitment to support you in developing new skills through a wide range of professional development opportunities and experiences 

• the opportunity to make a huge contribution to the education and lives of children who respond very positively to high quality teaching.  

• a friendly and inclusive working environment 

You will offer us:  

• your considerable skill as a good/outstanding teacher who has experience of working with children with special needs.  

• your commitment to engaging and inspiring our pupils and the ability to make a real difference to their learning.  

• your flexibility, commitment and excellent interpersonal skills.  

• your ability to initiate and lead change in a positive way. 

 

The successful candidate will be an exemplary teacher who is highly experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated to share in the leadership and management of our school.  

 If you feel you possess these qualities, are passionate about working alongside pupils with SEND and would like to shape their futures at a progressive school, then we would like to hear from you.    

 

 

Closing date: Midday on Monday 23rd May 2022. 

Interviews will take place on both Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th May

To apply please complete an application form and return it to recruitment@fet.ac  

 

 

* We reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner if necessary. Candidates are encouraged to return their application as soon as possible.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Please note that only Forward Education Trust application forms will be accepted, we will not read accompanying CVs. Enhanced DBS clearance, Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009, and prohibition checks if overseas trained required; certificate of good conduct will need to be obtained if applicable prior to interview. If you do not hear from the school within 14 days of returning your application form to us, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted.

 Forward Education Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must promote this ethos.