Assistant Headteacher - SENDCO and Inclusion
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Redbridge
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Pay Range 15 – 19 (Outer London)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 24 March 2023
Job overview
An exciting prospect awaits an enthusiastic and inspirational middle leader to join our Senior Leadership Team at our thriving and oversubscribed school. You will be provided with ample opportunities for professional growth and development in a team that is deeply committed to coaching and fostering a culture of aspiration.
As the designated SENDCo, the successful candidate will ensure an exceptional experience for our relatively small group of SEND students (35 students with 7 EHCPs), empowering them to reach their full potential. Working alongside the Pastoral Deputy Headteacher, you will also play a key role in promoting inclusivity and maintaining our school's welcoming atmosphere. As a member of our esteemed 7-person Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute significantly to the school's strategic leadership and operation, while also upholding our Catholic values. The ideal candidate will hold the NASENCo qualification, or be ready to pursue upon joining the team. This position entails minimal teaching duties, leaving ample time for study support or intervention sessions (with room for negotiation). Administrative support will be available.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We reserve the right to do online and social media checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
HOW TO APPLY
Application Form is available to download from www.uai.org.uk/vacancies. Please submit a letter of application together with your application form, your letter should address the selection criteria and include your thoughts on what makes a good Assistant Headteacher.
Please return your completed application form via email to: applications@uai.org.uk
Visits can be arranged by appointment please contact our HR Officer for details.
Short-listing for the position will take place following the closing date and references will be taken up prior to interview.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To ensure that this is achieved we expect all employees to share this commitment and staff will be recruited and selected in line with Safer Recruitment Policy and practice. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Please note we are unable to accept CVs.
Closing Date: noon Friday 24 March 2023
Interviews: w/c: Monday 27 March 2023
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About The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Founded by the Ursuline Order in 1903, The Ursuline Academy Ilford has been providing high quality education and pastoral care ever since. The school has a strong sense of community underpinned by Gospel values. Visitors regularly remark on the purposeful working atmosphere in which all are expected to do their best. We have an inclusive and community-focused ethos of which we are very proud. Our pupils are welcoming, engaging and articulate. They are ambitious for the school and for their own life beyond it.
The Ursuline Academy Ilford is a four form entry Catholic comprehensive school for girls aged 11-19, serving students of primarily Catholic faith, but also other faith backgrounds who are supportive of and fully committed to the Catholic ethos of the school. Students who come here, join a community that is committed to success.
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