Assistant Headteacher - SENDCo
The Park Community School
Barnstaple
- Expired
- Salary:
- L10 - L12
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2018
- Apply by:
- 18 April 2018
Job overview
Assistant Headteacher – SENDCO – Leadership Scale 10-12.
Required for September 2018
We seek to appoint a SENDCo committed to inclusion and dedicated to improving the outcomes for all students, especially those with SEND. The SENDCo will co-ordinate and collaboratively work with all school stakeholders to ensure that students with SEND achieve their full potential.
We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced colleague who has the passion, drive, vision and ambition to inspire staff and students alike; an expert practitioner and someone who can ensure that Park school continues to have effective relationships with parents/carers and partner agencies.
The successful candidate will be a member of the leadership team, taking the strategic lead in all matters SEND; evaluating the effectiveness of teaching, learning and progress.
You will line manage and lead a team of dedicated colleagues including an assistant SENDCO, HLTA’s and TA’s with support from an SEND administrator. The SENDCO will need a creative and proactive approach and ensure that students are supported and advised at key transition points, ensuring appropriate progression and progress for all.
You will need to be a team leader, a team player and have the ability to analyse data and information form a variety of sources, using this, your own knowledge and best practice research to promote quality teaching, learning and support.
We are looking for a person who has:-
- A belief in the ability of all students to achieve.
- A desire to see continuous school improvement.
- A clear vision to be inclusive, seek equality of opportunity and progress for all students, especially those with SEND.
- A passion for raising student achievement.
- A commitment in working with a range of our feeder schools and potential MAT partners.
- A commitment to team work, staff development and a sense of fun.
The Park Community School has a successful reputation for supporting students with SEND, this was highlighted in our recent Ofsted report and also in by all visitors to the school. A passion for working with and developing our students is paramount and we eagerly await applications from dynamic and innovative teachers and future school leaders.
The school is entering a new stage of development and joining a MAT with local primary schools, this will bring opportunities to further collaborate and share best practice.
Our pack includes the job description and person specification as well as information about the school and the department. Further information can be found on our website.
Park is a great school set in a fantastic location, I hope you will decide to apply. Please download further details and an application form from the vacancies page of our website: www.parkcommunity.devon.sch.uk. Please submit your application form addressed to Tracy Isaac, HR Manager or by email to: tisaac@theparkschool.org.uk. In case of difficulty downloading the application form or information pack, please send an email to: tisaac@theparkschool.org.uk.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Thursday 19th April 2018. We anticipate interviews to be held during the week commencing 30th April 2018.
The Park Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. We expect all staff to share this commitment and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought.
May I wish you every success and thank you for the time and effort I know you will put into your application. If I can be of any assistance during your application process, please do not hesitate to contact me at the school. We welcome pre application visits, please contact Tracy Isaac to help with these.
Yours sincerely
Gareth Roscoe
Headteacher
Attached documents
About The Park Community School
Nestled close to the beautiful North Devon coast and at the edge of Exmoor, The Park Community School is one of two 11-16 comprehensive schools in Barnstaple. Park was opened in 1972 following the re-organisation of selective education in the town; however, the origins of the school date back to 1910, with the site housing both the Boys and Girls grammar schools. Many elements of the original buildings remain and these help to link the school to its proud and strong history.
The school currently educates 1472 students, mainly from the town of Barnstaple and outlying villages. In recent years, the popularity of the school has meant that the geographical catchment has increased, with many students now travelling some distance to join us. Most year groups are currently oversubscribed.
The school is a founding member of The Tarka Learning Partnership (TLP), an academy trust with a vision to empower young people in North Devon through learning. The Trust includes Park’s main feeder primary schools - Eden Park Academy, Sticklepath Community Primary Academy, Landkey Community Primary Academy, Roundswell Community Primary Academy, Newport Community School Primary Academy, Fremington Primary School along with North Molton Primary School. TLP also includes the Devon Primary SCITT, a partner dedicated to primary school teacher training.
TLP supports Park and ensures academic rigour, collaboration and the further development of teaching and learning. Park also has strategic alliances with the North Devon Academic Board, and is a member of South West Institute for Teaching (SWIFT) and the North Devon Teaching School Alliance. This reflects a key focus of our vision and governance to ensure continual school development.
Headteacher
Vicky Owen
Vision and values
The Park Community School’s main aim is to be the best educational facility in Devon and to earn itself a national reputation of excellence. To do this, the secondary school strives to ensure that every child discovers their passion for learning and understands that they can achieve their potential. The school aims to be a challenging, stimulating and supportive environment that allows each student to become a confident, resilient and adaptable learner.
The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum that emphasises the importance of literacy, numeracy and ICT. Students are taught how to work well in a team, as well as the importance of self-reliance and citizenship.
Ofsted report
"Pupils are aware of their responsibilities as citizens and demonstrate this by their involvement in the life of the school."
"The behavior of pupils is good. They are polite and well mannered. This contributes strongly to the calm atmosphere in the school. Relationships between staff and pupils are positive and respectful."
"The school runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis because pupils know and adhere to the high expectations of staff."
"The headteacher provides strong, clear-sighted leadership. Since his appointment, he has raised expectations at the school"
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