Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion
Carshalton High School for Girls
Sutton, Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Outer London Leadership 12 - 16
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April or September 2018
- Apply by:
- 29 January 2018
Job overview
Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion
Outer London (Leadership 12 – 16)
Required for April or September 2018
Carshalton High School for Girls is a high achieving school judged by Ofsted in November 2017 as Good in all categories and Good overall.
Governors are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspiring professional to the post of Assistant Headteacher Inclusion. This is a new post and is an exciting opportunity for an individual with drive and ambition to join a very strong, forward-looking Senior Leadership Team.
The job description includes having oversight of SEND policy and practice, and therefore applications are particularly welcome from staff who currently lead on this area. However, we would also welcome applications from excellent middle leaders who are willing to gain relevant qualifications for this role. Other responsibilities will be agreed on appointment according to the strengths of the successful candidate.
We are seeking a post holder who has:
• Clear vision and the ability to work strategically
• Extensive middle leadership experience, preferably with some experience in the areas of inclusion and SEND
• A good knowledge and understanding of data analysis
• A creative approach to supporting students and a commitment to ‘going the extra distance’
• The ability to inspire and support staff and students
• The ability to lead and work as part of a team
Applications are particularly welcome from practitioners who have a knowledge and understanding of PiXL principles.
The successful candidate will:
• Join a forward-looking, high achieving school
• Contribute to the wider improvement of the school
• Be a driven and professional character that is committed to students as well as colleagues
• Be joining a highly supportive school, where staff work together as a strong team
What we can offer you:
• A welcoming, friendly and supportive environment
• A culture of distributed leadership
• Opportunities and encouragement to develop both personally and professionally
• A school that has wellbeing as a high priority
To apply for this position, please complete the application form, and send it to the Headteacher’s PA Mrs Sam Willard
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Closing Date for Applications: 12 Noon Monday 29th January 2018
Interviews: Wednesday 31st January and Thursday 1st February
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About Carshalton High School for Girls
About Carshalton High School for Girls
Carshalton High School for Girls is a highly successful, popular 11 to 18 comprehensive school. There are 1450 students on roll, over 80 teaching staff and a number of support staff who make a major contribution to the daily smooth running of the school. Staff work as a cohesive team setting the highest professional standards as an example to the students. Students enjoy positive and co-operative relationships with staff and it is very rare if an external visitor to the school does not comment on the high calibre of the students and the positive working environment. We are part of the Girls’ Learning Trust.
Our mission statement clearly states that we are a community where ‘staff and students learn and thrive together’ and we are entirely committed to ensuring staff are given the opportunities and encouragement to develop both personally and professionally.
Ofsted inspected our school in November 2017 and judged us to be 'Good in all categories and good overall'.
Why work at CHSG?
Carshalton High School for Girls is a fantastic place to work and we believe we have a great deal to offer staff who join our team. Our ethos of constant improvement and positivity underpins our work and staff are encouraged to ‘grow’ and ‘develop’ through programmes offered and the daily support and guidance given.
Staff wellbeing is a high priority; our commitment demonstrated by having an in-house wellbeing team. A number of staff social events are organised throughout the year.
We are a school that seeks to constantly do better and whilst outstanding in many ways, we are ambitious and determined to secure further improvement.
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