Assistant Headteacher - SENCO (maternity cover)
The Telford Priory School
Telford and Wrekin
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale – L10 – L14
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Apply by:
- 30 April 2024
Job overview
Job Overview
Assistant Headteacher - SENCO (Maternity Cover)
Effective date: September 2024
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Leadership Scale – L10 – L14
A unique opportunity has arisen to join a passionate team of staff at The Telford Priory School.
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher - SENCO for maternity cover.
The Telford Priory School is a successful, forward-thinking institution that maintains high expectations for both staff and students.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a passion for achieving excellent outcomes for young people.
- Hold the National Award for SENCO Qualification.
- Be a strong leader committed to providing the highest standards of provision for SEND pupils.
- Teach engaging and challenging lessons grounded in cognitive science-informed pedagogy.
- Value enrichment opportunities and be passionate about delivering a high-quality extra-curricular program.
- Recognize the value of learning beyond the classroom by enhancing understanding of the world we live in.
- Have the willingness to work with colleagues and reflect upon their practice.
In return, the successful candidate will:
- Join a forward-thinking school that places young people at the heart of everything we do.
- Have the opportunity to work in our state-of-the-art facilities.
- Work in a school that places staff development and professional growth at the heart of its culture.
- Be part of a comprehensive enrichment program.
- Be part of a school that employs subject specialisms, research-informed practice, and sensible approaches to workload.
If this role is of interest to you and you can contribute to our future success, an application pack is available on our website: https://www.telfordprioryschool.co.uk.
Should you require any other details, please contact TPS.HR@taw.org.uk.
For an informal discussion, please contact TPS.HR@taw.org.uk.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 30th April.
Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed.
The Learning Community Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory DBS check, references will be checked following the Learning Community Trust recruitment and selection process. We are committed to equality and diversity.
The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
Attached documents
About The Telford Priory School
- The Telford Priory School
- New Road, Wrockwardine Wood, Telford
- Shropshire
- TF2 7AB
- United Kingdom
The Telford Priory School is a co-educational secondary academy based in Telford, Shropshire, for students aged 11-16.
The school opened in September 2015 with the capacity for approximately 1,200 students. Facilities include: a Learning Resource Centre to encourage a love of reading and independent research skills; a dedicated ICT suite; well-equipped Art and Technology rooms; and a 300-seat theatre with multiple performance opportunities. Sports facilities include a 3G pitch, swimming pool, tennis courts, and a full athletics track and field.
The school is sponsored by the Learning Community Trust.
Headteacher
Mrs Bell (LCT TPS Principal) Mr Bradnick-Thompson (LCT Associate Principal)
Values and vision
The Telford Priory School’s approach is based on a fundamental belief that all young people have talent and the potential to achieve more than they ever thought possible.
The school firmly believes that excellent standards and outstanding progress are a prerequisite for success in life, equipping young people with the skills and knowledge they will need to be successful, happy and productive citizens.
It is also believed that excellent relationships for learning are a requirement for all other achievements. It is understood that relationships that engender respect between young people, and all other members of the school, will ensure learning can be fun in a disciplined and caring environment where the highest expectations are the norm.
School staff are expected to instil in students a sense of pride in who they are and what they achieve.
Ofsted
The Telford Priory School has had full inspection in March 2022.
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