Deputy Headteacher
Phoenix Primary and Secondary School
Tower Hamlets, London
- Expired
- Salary:
- L19 - L23 (£68,788 - £75,094)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018 or earlier
- Apply by:
- 10 October 2017
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced, well qualified and dynamic Deputy Headteacher who has the ability to take a lead in the future development of our excellent provision for children with autism, severe learning and language and communication difficulties.
The post would suit an energetic and creative professional who is looking to make a difference to the lives of young people with autism and complex needs as well as furthering their own professional development. Experience of working in a special school is not essential but knowledge and expertise of SEN is required.
Phoenix School is successful, ambitious and forward-thinking. You will be joining an Outstanding School (Ofsted December 2013) with strong leadership and committed staff team.
Pupils are aged between 3 and 19 and make very good progress with access to a broad, balanced and enriched curriculum. We are accredited National Autistic Society School and have been praised for our creative approach to working with children with autism and with their parents. The school has won a number of awards including International Schools Award and many awards for horticulture.
This is an exciting opportunity in a school providing for children and young people, where change and challenge are key to what we do. Demand for places is high and having already increased our accommodation to admit new referrals we are now progressing plans to open a second school to meet demand.
Phoenix school has applied to become a Multi-Academy Trust and will within two years open the second school providing for children and young people aged 14 to 19. The existing school will then cater for children in the 3 to 14 age range.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a key role in this exciting development working across the schools in the Multi-Academy Trust. If you feel you have the skills, experience and drive to take on this role and become a member of our team, we would very much like to hear from you.
You will:
· be willing to make an outstanding contribution to our school and be a member of the Senior Management Team
· have the ability to lead and manage across the school
· be committed to high standards and improving achievement for all
· be able to provide a friendly and warm welcome to our parents, governors/trustees and the wider Community
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school. Visits can be arranged for Tuesday 26th or Friday 29th September 2017 at 9:30am. To arrange a visit please contact Sharda Halai-Singh on 020 8709 9869 or email shalaisingh.211@lgflmail.org
To discuss the post further please contact Stewart Harris, Headteacher, on 020 8709 9862 direct or 0208 980 4740. Alternatively email, head@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk
Closing Date: Midday, Wednesday 11th October 2017
Interviews: Week beginning 16th October 2017
Completed applications to be returned to: Shalim Ahmed at shalim@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk
www.phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk
Phoenix school is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of our children and young people and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.
Attached documents
About Phoenix Primary and Secondary School
- Phoenix Primary and Secondary School
- 49 Bow Road, Tower Hamlets
- London
- E3 2AD
- United Kingdom
Phoenix School is a well-established special school, which offers a unique service to the children of Tower Hamlets. It is a caring, well-ordered school, which encourages mutual respect between staff and students. We admit children and young people with severe language and communication difficulties whose needs lie within the autistic spectrum. The school has a multi ethnic population, which reflects the diversity of the borough.
We offer a rich and stimulating curriculum, which is individually tailored reflecting good practice in an environment that supports the students’ learning. The school offers a range of sensory and therapeutic interventions and a multidisciplinary approach to student needs. The school has developed a holistic approach working in partnership other agencies, parents and families to have their needs met from one centre. There is a strong focus on maintaining good relationships between home and school. We encourage respect for others, good manners and tolerance.
The school is known locally for its positive links with the wider community. It celebrates the faiths of the multi-ethnic community of the school and its surroundings
There is a commitment to sharing our learning with other communities and in turn learning through the partnership. We have alliances with schools in Bangladesh and in India following visits from colleagues to us and to them.
Phoenix School is a Rights Respecting School. We implement the UN convention of the rights of the child and ensure that students are taught about their rights. As adults, it is our responsibility to ensure that we are honouring children's rights at all times, and that we are modelling rights respecting behaviour and values in class and around the school. All classrooms have visual reinforcement regarding children's rights, and it is important that all staff are aware of this and reinforce this issue through their practice.
We believe it is important for students to achieve their full potential and importance is placed upon achievement at all levels. Student achievement is celebrated and positive rewards are used to promote and encourage good behaviour and learning.
There is a caring yet purposeful atmosphere within the school and there is a balance of
focus between welfare and achievement for all. The overall aims for students who attend Phoenix are no different to the aims for those attending mainstream schools. There are however clear differences in terms of resourcing, organisation and the emphasis on social, emotional and academic needs. At Phoenix, we aim to give all students equality of opportunity and this is clearly stated in our mission statement:
“to offer a positive, life enhancing education, providing opportunities for the development of each individual potential towards a fulfilling adult life”.
Phoenix School was inspected by OFSTED on 13th November 2018. The school was rated as Outstanding across all areas.
In February 2016 Phoenix School obtained accreditation from The National Autistic Society. This has now been achieved in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 2013 and 2016. The Autism Accreditation Programme is designed to improve the quality of education and care for people with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The standards are unique in promoting excellence in both policy and practice presenting a framework for continuous development. Phoenix was awarded a commendation for its excellent work across the school.
The Governing Body of the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and staff. The Executive Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following all safeguarding guidance and regulations. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. All of the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are available on the school's website. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.
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