Assistant Headteacher - SEND Lead
St Matthias School
Wolverhampton
- £61,882 - £68,400 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Pay Scale RP 12 - 16
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Summer Term 2024
- Apply by:
- 19 February 2024
Job overview
The successful candidate will be working alongside experienced colleagues and, will manage a team of dedicated SEND support staff and play a full role in the Leadership Team of the school.
The Assistant Head Teacher- SEND Lead will take lead responsibility to:
- Communicating the school’s vision compellingly and supporting the headteacher’s strategic leadership
- The day-to-day management of the school, specifically responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual children with SEN or a disability
- Formulating the aims and objectives of the school with a particular focus on the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school
- Managing staff and resources to that end, providing professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
The SEND lead will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the STPCD.
The job requires a person who:
• Is an excellent teacher with SEN Co qualification or working towards it
• Has experience of leading and delivering quality policies and provision for SEND
• Ability to build effective working relationships
• Can lead and be part of a team
The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role as required. The postholder is required to work within the framework of national legislation and in accordance with the provisions of the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
This post is subject to all necessary safeguarding checks this includes satisfactory references requested prior to interview, online searches, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications and of the right to work in the UK.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
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About St Matthias School
Our Mission:
Our school works to improve the lives of individuals and families in our community.
Our Objectives:
We will help each young person develop knowledge and understanding, a positive attitude to themselves and others and the skills to help them enjoy a successful life.
Our approach should always be respectful and kind as we challenge ourselves to be better teachers, parents, students and members of our community.
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