Head of Lower School

Rainbow School, part of BeyondAutism

Rainbow School is an independent special school for children and young people aged 4-19 with autism. We are fortunate to have an incredible team of highly committed and forward-thinking staff. With a staff to pupil ratio of at least 1:1 plus a dedicated team of administrative and fund raising staff, Governors and Trustees all sharing a common goal. Rainbow School strives to empower our pupils to lead rewarding lives and to fulfil their potential. Rainbow School offers a structured programme of intensive intervention, applying the scientific principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behaviour (VB) to deliver the National Curriculum and teach functional communication and life skills.

Job Purpose

The successful applicant will be an active member of BeyondAutism's Senior Management Team and in partnership with the Head of Upper School will lead Rainbow School.

You will:

• In conjunction with the Governing Body, the Head of Upper School and other senior staff formulate the overall aims and objectives of the school and policies for their implementation within the vision, mission and strategic direction set by the Trustee Board of BeyondAutism.
• Be responsible for the overall safeguarding and welfare of Lower School pupils, in addition to the line management of the Head of Pastoral/ Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Be responsible for the academic achievement and skill development of Lower School pupils
• Be responsible for determining in conjunction with the principles of ABA, appropriate standards of behaviour
• Be responsible for developing strategies to ensure partnership with parents to develop and sustain optimal strategies for children's learning
• Lead the Lower School in times of external review and scrutiny (including: Ofsted, Local Authority Reviews, school improvement reviews commissioned by the governing body and/or BeyondAutism)

A qualified teacher, with significant senior leadership experience, you will be instrumental in ensuring that the ethos and environment of the school at all times fulfils the mission of BeyondAutism to transform through education the lives of children and young people by achieving the highest standards of educational practice available.

You will join a supportive staff team where teamwork, flexibility and a positive attitude are essential attributes.

Closing date: Monday 9th May 2016 at 4pm
Shortlisting: Tuesday 10th May 2016
Interviews: Wednesday 25th May 2016

Holiday: The school year for pupils is approximately 40 weeks. The Head of Lower School's holiday entitlement will be taken outside the six school half terms.

Rainbow School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure will be required for the successful applicant.