Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher

Southall School, off Rowan Avenue, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3PX.  

www.southallschool.com    

Leadership Spine L11 – L15.   

Required September 2017  

We are seeking an inspirational Assistant Headteacher to drive our school forwards and help us progress from good to outstanding - someone who is committed to the highest educational standards and who will continue to raise attainment and achievement. You must be an outstanding practitioner capable of helping with the challenge of leading and developing our school.  

Your responsibilities will include safeguarding, pastoral care, SEND and wellbeing.  

Southall School is a school for students with learning difficulties and complex needs with 155 presently on role.   

We can offer opportunity and challenge:  

• A friendly and supportive environment to work in 
• A highly motivated, stable and forward thinking staff 
• An excellent administrative support network  
• A recent refurbishment through BSF 
• A school with good pastoral care supporting a diverse school community  
• A curriculum which supports and challenges a variety of complex learning needs  

We need someone who can demonstrate:  

• The skills to lead and inspire staff and students 
• A commitment to improving the lives of young people within the school and community. 
• A belief and commitment to the power of teamwork 
• Outstanding skills as a communicator and practitioner  
• The ability to develop Southall as a centre of excellence 
• The enthusiasm and commitment to promote the school in the local and wider community.  

Please note that all applications for this post must be made online by 9am, Monday 3rd April 2017.  Interviews will be held on Thursday 6th April 2017.     

Visits to the school are welcomed, to arrange a visit please contact Anthony Smith on 01952 387600 or anthony.smith@taw.org.uk.  

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.