Assistant Headteacher

Swanwick School & Sports College is an ‘Outstanding’ school providing an exciting and relevant education for young people with additional needs including Moderate and Severe Learning needs, social and emotional difficulties and ASD. Pupil ability ranges from pre key stage standards to working within the Primary Curriculum objectives. We also offer a variety of qualifications including GCSE where appropriate.

The Governors and Headteachers are looking to recruit an Assistant Headteacher and an experienced, outstanding classroom practitioner. The successful candidate will be responsible for the Core subjects of English & Maths. They will ensure the curriculum content is appropriate, expectations and qualifications are aspirational and the teaching of these subjects across the school is of a high standard.

Although this position will primarily involve teaching pupils of secondary age, applications from both primary and secondary practitioners are encouraged.

The successful candidate will be someone who can create and deliver stimulating lessons, able to successfully lead core subjects and able to support Teachers to develop their practice. Working alongside the Co-Headteachers and other Assistant Headteachers the successful applicant will promote the school ethos as an excellent professional role model and member of the Senior Leadership Team.

SSSC needs a motivated and ambitious teacher to continue to drive forward the development of English & Maths across the whole school. We are looking for someone who is passionate about learning and who is looking for an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated and caring team.

The successful candidate will have experience of teaching English, Maths and other subjects across various Key stages and preferably experience of leading in a core subject area.

This post will require the successful applicant to teach in Key Stage 3 and 4, leading by example and identifying areas for development. They will be committed to safeguarding children at all times.  

We are looking for someone who has passion, enthusiasm and experience to inspire and motivate others as well as driving forward standards and improving teaching and learning across the school. If you are after an exciting opportunity to further enhance an outstanding special school in developing its' highly sought-after provision then we would welcome your application. 

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the Co-Headteachers on: - 01773 602198 to arrange an appointment or discuss the position further.

The closing date for applications is Midnight on Sunday 4th December 2022

Applications should be completed on line through the Derbyshire website or online with the TES.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake a criminal record check via the Criminal Records Bureau.