Assistant Headteacher

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Assistant Headteacher to join a School based in Wigan.

Make a real change to vulnerable children’s lives! If you are very child focused and really want to make your mark improving the lives of children and young people, they have the role for you!

Purpose of the Job

To support the Headteacher with the leadership and management of the school in order to promote effective education and care and contribute to the learning, personal development and well-being of all students.

Be an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) discharging individual responsibilities to a high standard as well as supporting the work of the team at all times.

Work closely with the Headteacher, SLT and colleagues to ensure the school is compliant with statutory regulation.

Essential criteria:

• Degree in an appropriate subject
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
• Professional development relevant to the post
• Demonstrated ability to engage positively and effectively with young people presenting complex learning needs
• Experience of School Improvement processes and practice
• Understanding of safeguarding requirements
• Knowledge of Education Acts and other legislation relevant to special education
• Understanding of OfSTED requirements
• Sound working knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice
• Understanding of the statutory curriculum and other educational initiatives and requirements

Why join Acorn Education & Care?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to them, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, they place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in their services at the heart of everything they do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: LC1736103 in the email subject line.