Assistant Headteacher
West Lea School
Enfield
- Expired
- Salary:
- L4 to L8
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required for September 2019
- Apply by:
- 22 April 2019
Job overview
West Lea School is an outstanding special school, based in Edmonton (London Borough of Enfield), for children and young adults with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. As a result of significant (recent) expansion, the school is now operating over four distinct sites/campuses. We are seeking to appoint three Assistant Headteachers.
The post holder will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and report directly to the ‘Head of School’, assisting them with the management and organisation of the Campus. The post holder will take responsibility for the leadership, internal organisation, management and control of certain aspects of the provision within the Campus structure, as defined by the Head of School. This will include leading a team of staff within the provision, catering for pupils who have a range of complex special needs. The ‘Assistant Headteacher’ will work with the ‘Head of School’, other leaders and external agencies to ensure positive outcomes for the young people.
We are looking for an exceptional candidate who:
- Has a commitment and passion to work with pupils with a wide and diverse range of SEND and can embrace the schools vision, aims and ethos of ‘Learning for life’.
- Has a clear vision, strong leadership and effective management skills.
- Is an exceptionally enthusiastic leader and is committed to managing and motivating children and staff, leading inspiring teams to raise standards in student outcomes.
- Has the ability to contribute to the management of a split site context, working independently and taking full responsibility their remit and area.
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to work in a successful, continuously improving and supportive school, taking a lead role in an exciting phase of its development.
- The chance to join a talented, highly committed and supportive staff team.
- The opportunity to take a lead role in a school of independence and opportunity, with an ethos of empowering each child to be as independent as possible.
West Lea School is a popular and successful school. We are very proud of the school community and the way that we work together with the local area and in partnership with both mainstream schools and colleges, in a positive climate where students have every opportunity to thrive and succeed in acquiring a set of skills that enable them to experience “Learning for Life”.
All schools and services in Enfield are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all workers and employees within Enfield are expected to share this commitment.
Informal visits and enquiries very welcome.
For further details and application pack, please visit: www.westleaschool.co.uk
Closing Date: 23rd April 2019
Assessment Centre: 26th April 2019 (shortlisted candidates)
Interview Date: 29th April 2019
West Lea School
Edmonton, Enfield N9 9TU
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About West Lea School
Welcome to West Lea School, an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, no matter who they are or where they come from. Catering for students aged 4-19 with special educational needs, our four campuses – Meridian, Haselbury, Learning for Life and Horizon – equip children with a ‘suitcase’ of skills to help them progress on to further education and into the world of work. While the world provides many obstacles, we believe in tearing down walls and encourage each individual to reach beyond their realities, take risks and above all, believe in themselves.
As a part of a strong community, we are a group of people who work together to help each other, both socially and professionally. What makes a community strong is its agreement towards a common goal. ‘Learning without barriers’ is at the heart of everything we do, and our values are directly linked to all the work and support that goes on throughout the school community. We are a place of opportunity for growth and experience.
Promoting innovation, independence, kindness and inclusion, we want our students to leave West Lea in a position where they feel confident, not only in their academic abilities, but in themselves too. Working together, there is never a shortage of opportunities for our children to strive for greatness.
As part of this, West Lea is proud to be a member of The Enterprise Cooperative Trust (ECT) – a partnership of likeminded schools, charities, community groups and businesses, providing a holistic education which goes beyond academic achievement. Enterprise Cooperative Trust has a collective vision to improve education and life opportunities for all children and young people in Enfield. It challenges the ‘status quo’ by drawing on the expertise of the local community and neighbouring organisations to help our children flourish in the working world, both now and into the future.
With caring teachers and support staff, we offer a safe, secure learning environment and meet the daily pastoral and academic needs of all our pupils.
At West Lea School, we see ourselves as one big family. We help mainstream schools in the area by offering interim respite to those who need it and a school place for the few who cannot cope within a mainstream setting.
West Lea School is all about innovation, and as such, we are constantly evolving! The only true way to see what we can offer is by coming to see us and discovering why we believe you should make ‘our’ school, ‘your’ school. We have an open-door policy and would love to meet you.
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