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Assistant Headteacher Responsible for Safeguarding, Behaviour, Attitudes and Disadvantaged Children

Assistant Headteacher Responsible for Safeguarding, Behaviour, Attitudes and Disadvantaged Children

Priory School

Slough

Salary:
L7-L11
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Required January 2020
Apply by:
20 October 2019

Job overview

Assistant Headteacher Responsible for Safeguarding, Behaviour, Attitudes and Disadvantaged Children

 L7-L11

Required January 2020

Excellent opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher

Priory School is a “Good” Ofsted rated, diverse & multi-cultural Primary Foundation School located on the outskirts of Slough.  There are approximately 800 children ranging from nursery to Year 6. The school also has a Resource Unit with 69 children for pupils with complex needs.

We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher, with responsibility for Safeguarding, Behaviour, Attitudes and Disadvantaged Children, to join us in January 2020.  

We have the highest aspirations for our children and the highest expectation of our employees.  We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher that shares our view and has the skill to drive the very best outcomes for every single child in our school.  

To be successful you will: 

  • Oversee the achievement of disadvantaged pupils.
  • Be the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) with responsibility for all aspects of Safeguarding including policy and procedure, multi-agency working and training.
  • Have a strategic overview of all aspects of positive behaviour management throughout the School and line manage the inclusion team to ensure that they meet their targets.
  • Oversee the personal development of children, their attitudes to learning and general wellbeing.
  • Recognise that effective relationships and communication are important in achieving success. 
  • Play a significant part in the continuing development of our school to become outstanding.
  • Lead and manage innovative and creative learning experiences for all.
  • Enhance the education of our happy, hardworking and well behaved pupils.

Priory School has:

  • A wonderful, talented and diverse cohort of children who have an excellent attitude to learning.  
  • High expectations for all children and adults.
  • A highly successful record of training and developing staff and a strong commitment to CPD and supportive team culture.
  • A well-resourced curriculum.
  • A sensible approach to planning, marking and feedback.
  • Coaching and mentoring available to help you achieve your ambitions.
  • A commitment to work/life balance (including free weekly yoga and boot camp sessions with externally qualified instructors).
  • Healthy Schools Award, Gold Sports Award, Investors in People Gold Award.

Applications information:

Visits to the school: Week commencing Monday 14th October 2019

Closing Date: Monday 21st October 2019

Interviews: Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th October 2019

To apply or arrange a visit, please email nicky.whitaker@prioryschool.co.uk or call 01628 600304. Our application pack can also be accessed from our website www.prioryschool.co.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  An Enhanced Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) check will be sought for the successful candidate.

About Priory School

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  • Priory School
  • Orchard Avenue, Off Burnham Lane, Slough
  • Berkshire
  • SL1 6HE
  • United Kingdom
+44 1628 600300

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