Assistant Headteacher

The leadership feel very priveleged to lead a dedicated, talented and experienced staff team who strive to ensure that our students fulfill their potential.

As a school, we have a commitment to uphold and work within the values and ethos of co-operative schools. These values are self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality and solidarity and underpin our ethos which is based on honesty, openness, social responsibilty and caring for others.

OUR AIMS

• to offer excellent and very effective Teaching & Learning that makes the classroom a place of high expectations, challenge and progress.
• to inspire students to become independent thinkers who will follow and realise their aspirations.
• to see teachers and students as active partners in learning.
• to equip students to contribute to wider society.
• to develop a growth mindset in all members of the school community.
• to encourage student confidence, self-belief and respect.
• to create an inclusive school community.
• to prepare students for adult life, recognising that learning is lifelong.
• to develop and appreciate the skills and abilities of all staff.
• to have high expectations of students, staff, parents & carers, fostering effective home-school partnerships.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional Senior Leader who is an existing SENDCo or would be willing to complete the appropriate qualification. The post-holder will also be the college’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) as defined in KCSIE.

The role will involve providing effective leadership and direction across these two critical functions, whilst at the same time ensuring there is cohesion and joined up collaboration with colleagues working in the Pastoral and Behavioural departments.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is able to build strong relationships at pace with new and existing stakeholders and promote positive and progressive SENDCo and Safeguarding practice to support the welfare of children and the delivery of an excellent education provision. Managing Inclusion will also be a feature of this role.

The post-holder will ensure that all vulnerable students with EHCPs are catered for with the right level of support in order to thrive in school.

Communication with multiple agencies and the local authority will also be required, along with applying for new funding and EHCPs for any newly diagnosed students.

Regular communication with the senior leadership team and all other sta groups is a big part of the job, and regular reviews on progress and conclusions on what needs to be altered make up a reoccurring task in the role. Students are regularly being diagnosed with some form of SEMH or being diagnosed with autism and or ADHD.

This role requires the highest standards of personal conduct, a calm and approachable manner, and the ability to work collaboratively with others. 

Applicants must hold qualified teacher status and have SENDCo qualification (or be willing to work towards this).

Permanent - Full Time

Pay Range: L11 - 14

A relocation package may also be available (role is likely to be non-teaching)

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9.30am on Friday 13th October 2023.  

Arrangements for the selection process are to be confirmed.

For further details and an application form visit the vacancies section on our website:

www.smcc.devon.sch.uk 

For an informal discussion, please contact Mr Simon Walker, Business Manager, on

01769 572129 or 07881 821173, or e-mail: recruitment@smcc.devon.sch.uk

To apply, please send your completed application form to: recruitment@smcc.devon.sch.uk 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. School Address: South Molton Community College, Old Alswear Road, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4LA