Assistant Principal

Severndale Academy, Woodcote Way, Shrewsbury, SY2 5SH

Assistant Principal

Salary Range – L16 – L20 (£57934 - £63806)

Start date – January 2023 or in discussion with the appointed candidate

Severndale Specialist Academy is a unique multi-site special school committed to meeting the needs of over 430 children and young people encompassing all aspects of the SEND spectrum. Pupils can access the school from age of 2 and potentially stay until they are 25. Provision is across 3 sites including the main Monksmoor Campus, the Futures site at Shrewsbury College and the Severndale@Mary Webb provision at a local secondary school. There is also access to a unique outdoor learning environment at Tickwood ensuring that Severndale pupils receive the best provision possible.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an excellent practitioner to join as Assistant Principal and to play a significant role in the future success of the school. You will join a new team that are developing at pace in their shared aim of becoming a national leader in SEND education. We are looking for a leader who has a genuine desire and drive to change the SEND landscape locally and beyond as well as being an energetic and pupil centred individual.

This is an exciting time to join Severndale as it begins the consolidation of a new diversity led curriculum and as Assistant Principal you will play a key role in the strategic development of the EHCP aspect of Severndale. This will involve ensuring that all EHCP provision is planned for and evidenced as well as supporting the admissions and transitions of Severndale pupils. In addition, you will lead one of the ‘phases’ and support the amazing class teams in delivering high quality education. 

The school is part of The Learning Community Trust, a truly inclusive multi academy trust of 10 schools in Telford and Shropshire. CPD and training is a priority, and you will receive excellent opportunities for development.

You must be an excellent teacher with experience of working with SLD and complex needs young people who is ready to develop your leadership skills and work in one of the largest special schools in the country. You must have a positive attitude and believe in the ethos of working together to ensure Severndale pupils receive the very best provision that is available. Most importantly you must share and wholeheartedly support the academy vision of, ‘Enabling communication, independence and enjoyment for life’.

To find out more about this exceptional opportunity please visit: www.hays.co.uk/jobs/severndale-academy

Contact Martin Blair at Hays Leadership for a confidential discussion, to arrange a visit to the school or to discuss making an application.

Closing date: 8am, Monday 10th October

Interviews: 14th October

Martin Blair

T: 07736791138

E: martin.blair@hays.com

Severndale Academy and The Learning Community Trust value equality and diversity and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment practises including satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check for the successful candidate.