Assistant Headteacher

We have a vacancy for a SENCO and will accept applications for a SENCO or an Associate Assistant Headteacher (SENCO)

Assistant Headteacher L8 to L10

Or

SENCO MPS/UPR +TLR 1a

We are keen to recruit an expert SENDCo but are aware that there are experienced SENDCos who wish to extend their experience to Strategic leadership, and there are those who wish to remain at the SENDCo level and to really focus on that role. We are keen to invite candidates at both levels as our priority is to ensure that our children with SEND, our most vulnerable children, get the very best education we can offer, and have bespoke and appropriate provision. We are keen to hear from you if you have ambition for children with SEND and want to work with a forward-thinking, dynamic and collaborative team.

Situated in Wellington, a bustling market town in Somerset, Court Fields School is an ambitious school, demonstrating significant improvements over the last 2 years across all areas. Levels of staff retention and morale, parental support, community engagement and the quality of teaching and learning all underline the success of our journey to date, and the roles available provide an exciting opportunity for the successful candidates to impact on the strategic development of our school and the development of our community.

We will give you opportunities to develop leadership and management, to work with some of the best teachers in the country and to learn leadership from some of the best in the profession. You will work with our Senior Leadership Team, Trust SENCO & SEMHCO, as well as all our teachers of SEN. You will be able to make use of your experience, but also have the opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge, ready for the next stage of your career.

At Court Fields School we are fortunate to have students who are motivated and enthusiastic about learning and taking part in the huge range of enrichment on offer. The Castle Partnership Trust is committed to providing strong professional development support for all colleagues who work with us. As a thriving Multi Academy Trust, there are opportunities to build a fantastic CV working across the Trust, which currently includes two secondary and two primary schools in the Wellington & Taunton area.

We are looking for candidates with a proven record of impact regarding SEN and success in achieving progress for disadvantaged students as well as strategic vision and commitment. The successful candidates will also have an understanding of the wider role of the school in the community and excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Appointment is from September 2021.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 26th April 2021

Interviews will be held on 29th & 30th April 2021

To apply please visit our website: https://www.courtfields.net/category/staff-vacancies/

About us

At Court Fields School we are very proud of our school and our students. Together with our staff, Governors and our wider community in Wellington, we are working to provide the very best education for our children, both academically and pastorally. Our students’ achievements include performing at the highest levels in Sport and the Arts, developing wider skills via the National Citizenship Service and Duke of Edinburgh Awards, competing in national challenges in Maths and Science, to name just a few.

Our aim is for every child to achieve, belong and participate and this is at the heart of everything we do at Court Fields School. We believe in the absolute moral responsibility we have for equipping students with the best possible exam results. We know that this opens doors for students and prepares them with outstanding attitudes and a strong moral foundation.

We are ambitious for our students and our school. We have high standards and our students reflect our expectations. Our improvement, particularly over the last eighteen months, has been noted by our students, staff, parents, community and Ofsted. Visitors to our school recognise a significant shift in culture, with a clarity of purpose and focus on high quality teaching, excellent behaviour and wellbeing . We will be relentless in ensuring that this progress continues.

Court Fields School is an academy and part of The Castle Partnership Trust. We work closely in collaboration with schools in this partnership to share excellent practice and ensure the best outcomes for the children in our care. We develop young people with outstanding attitudes and integrity, and prepare them well for life in an ever-changing world.

Our aims are simple. We want every child at Court Fields School to achieve their potential, participate in the school and the wider community, and enjoy a strong sense of belonging. Our foundations for this are high quality teaching and learning, a broad and balanced curriculum, and a safe environment. We support all of our students to be ambitious, and have a positive attitude towards every aspect of their school life. We are proud of our students. Our values demonstrate a commitment to developing them as individuals, leaders, team players and advocates for those who need support.

Court Fields School converted to an academy in January 2014 and is part of The Castle Partnership Trust. We teach nearly 800 students aged 11-16 at our campus in the Somerset town of Wellington.

The Castle Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work here to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS disclosure.